Why You Should Stop Having Dairy

What is your favourite dairy product?

I have suffered from migraines since I was 6 .. at least 2 attacks a week ... at 25 my life changed when I cut out dairy completely out of my diet ! I think we all have to pay attention to how we feel with /without dairy to make a decision to cut it out

Love this new podcast format. The colors, lighting are perfect. background really compliments both of you. So handsome talking docs!! Loyal viewer

My thanks to both of you for taking your time to make the excellent videos that the average person can understand

Thanks, I have learned so much from you two this year. Moderation in everything EXCEPT Talking with Docs!

I became lactose intolerant 30 years ago, so stopped all dairy. I’m a small boned 77 year old (Scottish/Irish) woman and have never broken a bone and density tests show they aren’t showing osteoporosis yet. I have taken HRT for 25 years and would say I’m moderately active. Also stopped gluten at that time and have never smoked or drank. It has been difficult at times to stay the course, but I enjoy a lot of activities that don’t require food or drink. Another big thank you for all the work you put into providing these very informative videos. I’m Canadian and your info is in line with what I learned either the hard way or from the best doctors I’ve had.

I reluctantly gave up dairy last year when my PSA numbers were too high. My doctor pointed out that there are numerous studies that have shown quite convincingly that the high levels of estradiol and progesterone in dairy can cause BPH and an especially aggressive form of prostate cancer. I read the studies myself and well, that was that. I love butter and cheese, but I love being healthy more. I've been dairy free for about eight months now and my PSA number is back down where it should be. I've also noticed I don't get up to pee in the night as much any more, which is a bonus.

Hi Docs, Thanks for another informative video served up with your lovely touches of humour.:goodvibes: I am a vegetarian with IBS and I’m unable to tolerate some other sources of protein of plant origin so dairy forms an important of my protein intake.  I drink lactose free milk sometimes to avoid the bloating caused by ordinary milk. I opt for semi skimmed milk with less saturated fat. I also use organic dairy.

There is so much conflicting advice on diet from so called experts its impossible to know what to eat! I would say eat a varied diet, exclude all processed foods, eat real foods, eat nutrient dense foods, drink pure mineral water, avoid alcohol and fast one day a week. Never over eat and take regular exercise. Get on with life and enjoy it

I love you guys. I’ve have a dairy intolerance most of my adult life. Taken it out bit by bit. And I feel less inflamed. Less bloat. I can put in pizza once in awhile. But no more cheese on everything or cereal with milk in the morning. Just some ice cream and yogurt once in awhile as well. Love your approach to health and your way of giving out information. Keep on helping us!

Thank you for your videos. So great to see the Medical Profession educating people about Nutrition. Re Dairy - for most of my life I've suffered from terrible pollen allergies. About 9 years ago I gave up dairy and the allergies improved no end. It has changed my life!

Love how clear you both deliver the information and also that you have such a sensible approach! Thank you so much.

I absolutely LOVE dairy! I use non-fat milk for my cereal and just for drinking a glass with a meal. I love cream cheese, mac & cheese, yogurt, ice cream, cottage cheese, and most harder cheeses. I don't like meat very much so my protein comes mostly from dairy. I'm 71 and have been drinking milk since the day I was born. I don't drink alcohol or smoke or do drugs. Dairy makes me happy. Thank you for all the good information you give. Really appreciated. 😊

I really appreciate how you present this. Thinking about it, I likely consume too much dairy. I have arthritis and have had a hip and knee replaced successfully. You have given me a lot to think about.

Right on,thanx Docs. Merry Christmas and God bless you guys and your family.

I'm 71 and tossed out the cows milk for the last time 6 months ago for the almond milk, unsweetened to soak my cinnamon, cereal, walnuts and almonds in every morning. I left Greek nonfat yogurt behind a year ago. I still use some sharp cheddar and sour cream. I feel great, work daily and appreciate the video. Thanks Docs and Merry Christmas.

Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year!!….love your videos.

When I was young and farmers were generalists my father’s farm had a lot of dairy cows. Loved the cows and their cat buddies. I ate lots of dairy products growing up even after we moved away from the farm. I’m 74 now and in my mid 60’s started having gut, IBS problems, my doctors really weren’t helpful in solutions, but one finally sent me to a dietitian who knew about FODMAP foods, what different probiotics worked best for different problems and even basics like longer chewing and smaller portions of problem veggies. After an extended elimination diet, and slow reintroduction things got better and I noticed the three dairy items I loved most - half & half in coffee, some butter and ice cream gave me no problems but low fat dairy and yogurts had horrible effects. One day I picked up three packages of cream cheese and read the ingredients - regular had a few ingredients, low fat was double the ingredients, non-fat was book length and barely recognized any of it. I’ve since discovered that a plain whole milk Greek yogurt which can be made palatable with fresh fruit is actually very good for my gut. So if you love dairy find out what does and doesn’t work for you. Thanks docs for thoughtful discussions.

I think that the closing statement, that we are in charge of our own health is excellent. It is great the way you both present information and approach the review of medical papers. I used to have a consistent re-occurrence of sinus infections in my early years. I did consume a lot of dairy, not that it stopped my onset of osteoporosis. This you have explained today plus the genetic component. (which in my case i believe the main contributor as calcium tablets and exercise didn't help either. ) I think it was a pharmacist that suggested I reduce my dairy to help manage sinus and with a skin test for allergies I was positive for dairy amongst other things. So I eliminated almost. Since doing that , no sinus infections for over 30 plus years, touch the proverbial wood. When breast feeding second child they had blood stained mucous, I again was advised to eliminate all dairy. This I did in full as it involved more than I. The problem cleared up.Months later at a huge outdoor event, the danish ice-cream, just one I thought...well the sinus pain kicked in before I finished and I spent the next half hour with pain relief before I could move, it was intense pain. Occasionally I dip to ice-cream, I take an allergy tablet to decrease the response,my sinus complains (this is one reason why we are responsible for our own health); cheese does the same and I love certain cheeses; yogurt does not appear to disturb too much. So it comes back to the moderation . As I am plant based with the majority of the diet, thankfully some yummy alternatives out now. Now I dislike the taste of milk, it is weird flavour.

You guys are doing a wonderful job. You guys are so honest and true. Too much of anything is not good. Thank you. God Bless. Rocky IN USA.