Milking It

Okay...you've heard it from all those celebrities...milk is good for you. But just how good? When you "get milk," here's what it's got:

Calcium -- builds strong bones and teeth, helps to slow bone loss in later years, also involved in nerve function, muscle contraction and blood clotting

Potassium -- critical for regulating fluid balance and maintaining normal blood pressure

Magnesium -- involved in building dense bones, building muscles and muscle movement

Phosphorous -- a major component of bones and teeth

Protein -- helps build bones and repair muscle damage

Riboflavin -- helps change food to energy

Vitamin B-12 -- builds red blood cells that carry oxygen to muscles

Vitamin D -- helps the absorption of calcium for building of dense bones

Although there are constant warnings to women about osteoporosis, men are not immune. One in eight men will get osteoporosis -- a disease that can weaken the skeleton so much that even a sneeze can make a bone break! A high-calcium diet throughout life helps prevent this condition, including, of course, milk.

Disclaimer: All information is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as a substitute for advice by your physician. You are advised to consult your physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations appearing here.

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