There's a lot of information out there about the best foods that help us lose weight,

to prevent cancer-fighting inflammation, the list goes on.

In fact, for everything about our health, we try and improve their someone out there

with a new theory on how to do it.

But what does the science say?

Welcome to the Nutrition Facts podcast.

I'm your host, Dr. Michael Greger.

And I'm here to give you the evidence-based approach to take the mystery out of the best

way to live a healthier, longer life.

Today we take a close look at how dairy affects our health and wellbeing.

First up is research about a sugar found in milk called galactose.

As it turns out, galactose in milk may explain why milk consumption is associated with

significantly higher risk of hip fractures, cancer and premature death.

Milk is touted to build strong bones.

The compilation of all the best studies found no association between milk consumption

and hip fracture risk.

So drinking milk as an adult may not help bones.

But what about in adolescence?

Harvard researchers decided to put it to the test.

Studies have shown that greater milk consumption during childhood in adolescence contributes

to peak bone mass and is therefore expected to help avoid osteoporosis in bone fractures

in later life.

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