Is Milk Really White Poison? See What Experts Have To Say

While milk is a healthy source of calcium, the hormones and additives in modern dairy farming practices may have negative impacts.

Milk being called 'white poison' is likely due to concerns about lactose intolerance.

High amounts of dairy intake increase risks of prostate and ovarian cancer and bone fractures.

Determine your milk intake on the basis of your dietary needs, age and health concerns.

For those who are intolerant to milk, there are many alternative sources like leafy greens and fortified plant-based milk.

Some PCOS sufferers also believe lactose is an aggravating sugar for their problems.

Milk contains a hormone known as Insulin-like Growth Factor 1, which promotes the production of androgen hormones.

Women who are estrogen dominant or have high levels of prolactin, whether due to stress or other causes, may benefit from avoiding milk.

The non-dairy milk like cashew milk, almond milk, peanut milk, coconut milk, oat milk etc. are good to go.

Inputs from: Dr Sauren Panja, Dr. Rajkumar, Clinical Dietitian and Food Scientist Priyam Sharma and Nutritionist Anupama Menon