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Organic Dairy Products May Protect You
Adapted from Raising Healthy Children in a Toxic World, by Philip J. Landrigan, M.D., Herbert L. Needleman, M.D., and Mary Landrigan, M.P.A. (Rodale Organic Living Books, 2001).
In 1993, the FDA approved the use of a product called recombinant
bovine somatotrophin (rbST) to increase milk production in dairy
cows. Should you avoid milk from cows that have been given this
hormone?
The authors of “Raising Healthy Children in a Toxic World”
are experts in pediatric medicine, and for this reason have an
interesting perspective. Here is what they say:
” This additive increases the level of the hormone IGF-1 in milk. A natural and necessary hormone, IGF-1 has also been linked to a number of types of cancer: breast cancer, osteogenic sarcoma (the most common bone cancer in children), colon cancer, and lung cancer. Although research is in its early stages, prudent avoidance indicates that you should avoid serving your children milk and milk products from cows treated with rbST. Instead, buy milk and milk products that are certified organic because organic dairy farmers can’t treat their cows with rbST. If your local grocery store doesn’t stock organic milk, ask them to do so.
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add your comment »I really think you downplayed the danger of recombinant
bovine somatotrophin (rbST). Please note that it has been BANNED in Canada, the EU, and Australia. That is pretty much all the spots where there is a large dairy industry. It was banned because there is a great deal of evidence that it is unsafe. Plus, it increases mastitis in dairy cows, which means that they will ingest more antibiotics.
Personally, I believe that cow's milk, organic or not, is meant to grow a calf to full size, and not for human consumption. It is linked to allergies, digestive disorders, and other health conditions. And FYI, the countries with the highest consumption of dairy products (like the U.S.) have the highest rates of osteoporosis. So it does nothing for bone health.
As others have written, the healthiest thing is to avoid dairy products altogether. That is the best option for health and the environment.
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Since I shop in bulk, there isn't really a large selection of different milk types at the bulk food warehouse, but I'm happy to say that the store brand milk, which I always buy, although it is not labeled as organic, it is labeled as hormone free, which is a great relief to me.
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I dont think drinking milk at all is healthy.
as Jennifer said its better for the Enviornment!
The Dairy industry (Organic or not) plays a HUGE role in Global warming and its a Role that NEEDS addressing....
Many people like cows milk, but their are other Good options that hurt the planet WAY less....Sometimes we have to push our wants aside and think about the good of the whole planet.
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what is the criteria of organic food??? thanks
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how about NOT buying dairy at all? fortified soy or rice milk are much better alternatives for the environment, animals, and your own health.
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