In the breast cancer patient group, there is such a question that has aroused widespread concern: "Can she drink milk?".Indeed, there is a saying circulating on the Internet that "drinking milk can cause breast cancer, and breast cancer patients cannot drink milk", which has caused confusion among the public and breast cancer patients. Drinking milk is afraid of aggravating the condition, and not drinking it is afraid of missing an important nutrient**. So, what is the truth?Today, let's unravel this mystery together and provide you with a scientific answer.
As we all know, milk is known as the "white blood" and its nutritional value is amazing. Milk and dairy products are rich in nutrients, including protein, fat, calcium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin D, lactoferrin, butyric acid, conjugated linoleic acid and other more than 20 kinds. These nutrients cover almost everything the body needs, so they are clearly recommended by the World Health Organization as an important part of the daily diet. So, does drinking milk increase the risk of breast cancer?Should breast cancer patients avoid drinking milk?In fact, scientific studies have shown that certain components of milk, such as calcium and vitamin D, have some protective effects against breast cancer. Far from causing breast cancer, these nutrients help reduce the risk of developing the disease. Therefore, for breast cancer patients, drinking milk can not only provide essential nutrients, but also help improve physical fitness and strengthen immunity. In short, we should look at the nutritional value of milk rationally and not easily believe the rumors on the Internet. For the majority of breast cancer patients, drinking milk is a safe and wise choice. Let's enjoy this delicious "white blood" together and inject vitality into health!
01Let's take a look at the ingredients contained in milk
In milk, there are some ingredients that are thought to increase the risk of breast cancer, mainly fats and certain active factors such as insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and other substances. Indeed, studies have shown that total fat and saturated fat intake are positively correlated with breast cancer risk. However, breast cancer patients and people at different risk levels can reduce their risk as long as they control their intake of fat in milk. In addition, although substances such as IGF-1 are present in milk, they are also widely found in other animal tissues and body fluids, and the amount in milk is relatively small enough to affect the occurrence and progression of tumors. What's more, IgF-1 in milk is a polypeptide protein that is broken down into short peptides in the digestive tract and becomes inactive, and is not directly absorbed from the intestine into the bloodstream. In addition, milk contains some factors that have a protective effect against breast cancer, such as calcium, vitamin D, conjugated linoleic acid, and butyric acid. Studies have confirmed that the calcium and vitamin D in milk can reduce the risk of breast cancer. At the same time, conjugated linoleic acid and butyric acid have also been found to prevent and reduce the occurrence of breast cancer. Therefore, for breast cancer patients and at-risk groups, as long as they drink milk appropriately according to their own conditions and control their fat intake, they can reduce the risk of breast cancer while enjoying the delicious taste.
02Take a look at the current evidence-based medicine
Of the many studies, only a few have pointed to an increased risk of breast cancer with milk and its products. In fact, many studies have found that milk and its products have no effect on the risk of breast cancer, and there are even a large number of studies showing that milk and its products can effectively reduce the risk of breast cancer, which is generally bright and promising. 03 Let's take a look at what the guide says
According to the latest edition of the Guidelines and Norms for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (2021 Edition) and the Guidelines for Follow-up and Health Management of Breast Cancer in China (2022 Edition), breast cancer patients and high-risk groups of breast cancer should avoid the intake of high-fat dairy products and increase the intake of low-fat or fat-free dairy products. This reduces the risk of breast cancer. Some dairy products, such as whole milk and many types of cheese, are higher in saturated fat and may increase the risk of breast cancer. Low-fat and fat-free dairy products are the best way for breast cancer patients to consume high-quality protein, and they should be supplemented with enough high-quality protein every day. The Chinese Nutrition Society has organized an expert group to study the relationship between dairy products and health, and the summary analysis shows that the intake of low-fat milk can reduce the risk of breast cancer, while the intake of whole milk is not associated with the risk of breast cancer. For normal women, the intake of high-fat dairy products should also be reduced, and the intake of low-fat or fat-free dairy products or dairy products should be increased. Of course, when choosing the type of dairy products, it is also necessary to consider blood lipids and other indicators, such as the intake of high-fat dairy products should be avoided when blood lipids are high. 
So, overall, the current conclusions do not confirm a reliable association between dairy products and breast cancer risk. In other words, based on current research data, it is not possible to determine that dairy products are a risk factor for breast cancer. February** Dynamic Incentive Program