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“The animal protein in cow milk is a significant contributor for Osteoporosis disease”
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FACTLY rated thisMISLEADING

What FACTLY found

Although it’s true that calcium absorbed from milk is employed to offset the urinary calcium losses caused by milk’s animal protein, the precise ratio between calcium intake and its utilization for compensating urinary calcium losses remains uncertain. While drinking milk can improve bone density and prevent osteoporosis in elderly people, some research studies suggest that consuming excessive amounts of milk could lead to increased calcium excretion in the urine that could potentially weaken...

Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.

In short

This claim spread on social media. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 21 September 2023. Its rating was “MISLEADING”.

Where the claim appeared

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