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What are the benefits of drinking milk regularly for the elderly?

Asked by:Asha

Asked on:Apr 08, 2026 09:14 PM

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  • Andrea Andrea

    Apr 08, 2026

      Some elderly Loss of memory, prone to drowsiness, often feeling tired, weak waist and knees, go Hospital The inspection found excessive amounts of lead. Studies have found that drinking more milk or yogurt can help reduce the absorption of lead in the body, discharge lead from the blood, and enhance resistance.

      Milk contains a large amount of calcium (100 to 110 mg per 1000 ml of milk). Calcium competes with lead in the metabolism of the human body. Calcium supplementation can inhibit the absorption of lead. In addition, fresh milk contains a large amount of whey protein, which is rich in cystine, which is the precursor of glutathione, an essential substance for the human body. Glutathione is a tripeptide compound composed of glutamic acid, cysteine ​​and glycine. It can combine with lead in the body to form a water-soluble compound, which is excreted through the kidneys, thus reducing the concentration of lead in the blood. Therefore, drinking milk can have a good lead elimination effect. In addition, the elderly who cannot drink ordinary milk can drink yogurt, which also has the effect of removing lead.