When Elderly People Shouldn't Drink Milk: A Nutritionist's Answer

04.04.2023 09:22

Milk is a healthy drink that is a source of calcium and protein, it is rich in vitamins A, E, D and B group.

All this has a positive effect on the body.

It is desirable that milk be in the regular menu. Nutritionist Elena Solomatina spoke about this, writes " Moscow 24 ".

But in some cases, older people should be careful with this product.

Not every adult can digest the drink normally. This is due to the fact that it can provoke allergies or some problems with the gastrointestinal tract.

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The thing is that if a person has refused such a drink for a long time, then the amount of enzymes responsible for normal absorption decreases. As a result, the risk of unpleasant sensations increases significantly. For example, diarrhea and flatulence are possible.

In this case, it is better to give up milk.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor