Consuming large amounts of milk will not help reduce the risk of bone fracture, according to Swedish researchers from Uppsala University.

The results of a study in Sweden showed that women who consumed more than three glasses of milk actually broke their bones even more often than those who consumed this drink less often.. Researchers warn that their work has revealed only a tendency and should not be interpreted as evidence that drinking milk increases the risk of fractures.. In addition, the researchers found that the risk of fractures is influenced by factors such as alcohol and weight..

During the study, researchers studied the eating habits of 61400 women in 1987-1990.. and 45,300 men in 1997 and then watched over their health for many years. Participants were asked to fill out questionnaires about how often they consume products such as milk, yogurt and cheeses.. The frequency of fractures and deaths among study participants was also taken into account..

During the 20-year observation period, it turned out that women who drank more than 3 glasses of milk per day (680 milliliters) more often experienced fractures.. For example, the probability of fracture of the femur was increased by 50%.. People who actively drank milk also had an increased risk of death.. But fermented foods, by contrast, reduce the risk of fractures.. It's all about the sugar content in milk, which speeds up the aging of the body..

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