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Health benefits of milk include good bone health

Health benefits of milk   include good  bone  health,   smooth skin  , strong immune system, prevention of illnesses such as   hypertension  , dental decay,  dehydration , respiratory problems,  obesity , osteoporosis and even some forms of  cancer  .  Health benefits of milk can be attributed to various nutrients like protein, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.  Health benefits of milk have always influenced people all over the world to include it in their diet. 

Since childhood, we have been told to drink milk for stronger teeth.  We encourage our children to drink milk to promote excellent dental health, as milk protects the enamel surface against acidic substances. 

Milk is essential for the growth and health of the nervous system.  It also contains a child's growth essential amino acids such as Tyrosine and tryptophan, fatty acids DHA, AA and SA to help their brain development and Sphingomyelin which helps process the information in the brain.  Therefore, milk is not only useful for keeping your child's health, but also useful to help their brain development so they not only grow in a healthy and strong body, but also intelligent. 

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A serving of milk offers nine essential nutrients and is the single greatest source of calcium, vitamin D and potassium.

Millions of people are surprisingly deficient in vitamin D.  Milk is a good source of a low cost, high-quality protein which is important for a number of bodily functions.  It promotes healthy thyroid functions, a very good source of iodine, which is required by the body for the synthesis of the thyroid hormones, thyroxin (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which are both essential for human life.

No other food contributes more of these essential nutrients than milk does.

Drink milk!

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Writing has been a part of Beverly Mucha's life ever since grade school and continued on through nursing school and business school. She feels the written word is an educational experience that is best when spread around. Her goal is to share the wealth of knowledge she has on many levels, from...

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