The calcium in milk is needed for strong skeletal system
Humans did not eat dairy until about 10,000 years ago. Homo sapiens have been around for 100,000 to 200,000 years. Human bones started to become more fragile after farming.
If not better, vegans do not have weaker bones than omnivores. Study on elderly Buddhist nuns found that the vegan nuns had the same bone density as the omnivore nuns.
The galactose in milk might explain why drinking more milk is associated with higher fractures. See video for more.
Topic: FAQ – Health
