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Chances are you’ve had thebenefits of dairy milkdrilled into your head for years strong bones!
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We detail the evidence-backed signs to watch for that you’re drinking too much of this dairy product.
How much milk should you be drinking per day?
Overconsumption of milk isn’t a big issue; most Americans aren’t meeting the three-cup-a-day threshold.
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Should you even be drinking milk in the first place?
This includes the estimated 30 million to 50 million American adults who arelactose intolerant.
As your lactose-intolerant friends might tell you, drinking dairy milk with the condition is no fun.
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It can cause abdominal cramps, bloating, and diarrhea.
Here are five warning signs to look for that indicate you’ve been drinking too much milk.
You’re constantly tired.
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Research has shown that increased milk consumption may also contribute to a “leaky gut.”
And that inflammation will manifest itself in different waysone of which is through your skin.
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