Is dairy good or bad for you?

This article examines the health effects of dairy products, which seem to vary greatly between individuals. Many people are intolerant to dairy. read more

Dairy is the best source of calcium in the diet, the main mineral in bones. For this reason, milk is often recommended to optimize bone health. read more

The jury is out on whether dairy is good or bad for you; the arguments for and against are ongoing, and the health effects vary between individuals. However, for the most part, evidence shows that dairy consumption has many benefits. read more

Whether or not you get your calcium from dairy products, both sides of the debate agree that calcium is good no matter how it's delivered."If you have an inclination to avoid dairy and get your calcium elsewhere, you certainly can," says Joan McGowan, PhD, director of the musculoskeletal diseases branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). read more