Does that mean that we have been fooled and milk has no calcium? Not at all. Milk contains a lot of calcium but in a form that is most difficult for humans to absorb. As a result, the calcium passes right through your system and is excreted as waste. Only in raw milk is the calcium easily absorbable. Raw milk, however, is just about impossible to obtain, as most states have out-lawed the sale of raw milk.
The enzyme “phosphatase”, found in raw milk is what makes calcium easily absorbable. Unfortunately “phosphatase” is completely destroyed during the pasteurization process. Thousands of blood tests have shown that those who drink 3 to 4 glasses of milk a day, have the lowest levels of blood calcium. This is bad news for those concerned with bone health and who thought milk was an easy solution to this problem.
Actually, the best source of calcium for humans is in the fruits and vegetables that you eat.
And . . . There are other sources of calcium that far surpass anything you may find in milk. While it may not be as obvious to most of us, the first place to look is the produce section of your supermarket. Kale, turnip greens, collard greens and other dark green vegetables are all excellent sources of absorbable calcium. Kale has 200 mg per cooked cup, collard greens boasts 300 mg, and turnip greens contain a whopping 450 mg.
What About Processed Milk and Your Heart?
Bad news. The homogenization process creates the enzyme called “XO” (xanthine oxidate) that damages your arteries and contributes to heart disease and the build up of arterial plaque.
Homogenized Milk and Stabilization
To extend the shelf life of homogenized milk, milk is “stabilized” with toxic substances by many dairies. To determine if the milk you buy is stabilized, try this easy test. Pour some milk in a glass and let it stand outside the refrigerator. If the milk turns sour, it has not been stabilized. If the milk turns bitter, it has been chemically stabilized.
Bovine Growth Hormone Milk
In order to increase milk production, many cows are today injected with bovine growth hormone (BGH) causing infections in their udders. They are then treated with a myriad of antibiotics and sulfa drugs. Trace elements of these drugs are found in their milk and end up in those who drink this milk.
Deficiencies and Diseases That Have Been Linked to Milk
Homogenized, stabilized, and BFH milk has been linked to iron deficiency, allergies, diarrhea, sinusitis, cramps, colds and flu, diabetes, ear infections, osteoporosis, asthma, constipation, chronic fatigue, headaches, acne, obesity, arthritis, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, cataracts, anemia, gastrointestinal bleeding, arteriosclerosis, and other diseases.
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