Whether you enjoy drinking milk or not, it’s not a necessity for a healthy lifestyle.

There are some surprising effects of giving up milk completely that can affect both the mind and body.

You’ll likely see improvement in your skin.

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Many people drink dairy products throughout their whole lives without knowing they may have an intolerance for them.

You may have a reaction.

You’ll have better overall gut health.

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Eliminating milk from your diet might helpmanage many digestive problemsand support better gut health.

You may also experience less gas and bloating throughout the body, Shapiro says.

You might experience immune system troubles.

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You’ll have fewer mood changes.

The body’s necessary sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone) aredrastically put out of balance.

READ MORE:One Major Effect of Drinking Whole Milk, Say Experts

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