Q: I really disagree that milk is acidic. Perhaps other dairy products are but not milk unless it is going bad. Usually it is very close to neutral and my chemistry classes test it every year.
A: Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. Milk is least acidic when it’s unpasteurized and raw. However, all animal-derived proteins have been scientifically proven to be acidic.
Many published studies show that when animal protein is consumed (regardless of the source), so much calcium leaks from our bones that there is calcium in the urine (it’s called hypercalcinuria). The only dairy products that are not acidic are soured milk products such as unsweetened yogurts, kefir and sour cream.
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October 21, 2009
I do beleve so much in milk ,
at night i do have a hot glass of milk it lelaxe me to go to bed,
Thanks
February 19, 2009
Dear Vivian,
I bought your book about a month ago and sent it to my sister, Anne Moylette, who lives in Dublin, Ireland. She is 76 years old and lives in Dublin, Ireland, and does not have a a computer. She was on weekly Fosamax since March of last year. She developed a swollen gum which would not go away. When she went to her her dentist in December, he sent her to a specialist (presumably a maxillofacial surgeon) because of the danger of ONJ. She has taken herself off Fosamax or any other bisphosonate drug, and is not taking any medication for her osteoporosis.
Anne has read you book and is excited about it. It confirms her decision to not take any osteoporosis drugs. Her one problem is that she is a big milk lover and wants to know what she can drink instead. Do you have any suggestions? Can she call you directly from Ireland if she has a question?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely
James Bowe
January 31, 2009
What can I do naturally for my bones without drugs and side effects?
January 17, 2009
I take calcium and am a coffee lover. I have been taking my calcium about an hour after drinking coffee. Is this okay? I have read you should not take calcium and drink coffee. thank you
January 7, 2009
I am trying to build muscle through weightlifting. All the trainers I have talked to want me to get 100 grams of protein a day. I don’t see how I can do that using Vivians program.