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Is drinking milk essential for building strong bones?

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter

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Calcium Is Essential for Your Bones

Our bodies are constantly replacing old bone with new bone. To build new bone, you need calcium. Milk has historically had a huge cheer squad in the united states because we have a pretty big dairy industry. There's also calcium in foods like topu, sardines, cal brockly cab and leafy vegetables. We shouldn't be drinking it. It's not good for us.

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