Comments on: Shedding Some Light On Dairy

By: GothamLongevity

GothamLongevity — Sat, 29 May 2010 13:19:09 +0000

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15562830?dopt=Abstract

What effect would a colostrum supplement have on one’s potential to develop prostate cancer. It seems that taking this would increase IGF-1. Would it be advisable or very ill advised for someone with a family history of prostate cancer to take this supplement? I posted the above article as it is being touted to support colostrum as an anticancer supplement but I read it as quite the opposite. I am confused as was planning on taking this for general protective health and longevity, but have put it on hold after reading this blog and then this article.

Any advice from the community would be appreciated.

By: Deb Lira

Deb Lira — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:04:33 +0000

I have just been diagnosed with DCIS. Can you recommend a book(s)on nutrition/and-or diet for cancer patients! Thx!

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:09:21 +0000

One may question Lilli Link’s ideas, knowledge, or her point of view, but what you should not do is question her honesty and integrity. I know, I am her uncle.

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:45:56 +0000

With regard to bone fractures, it seems logical to me that you see fewer fractures in communities with lower dairy consumption because those are poorer communities where people do not live as long. Hip fractures occur in old age. Africans do not generally live ling enough for hip problems to develop. So it seems there is a faulty premise when comparing roils in this way.

By: Lilli Link

Lilli Link — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:55:43 +0000

The most common question is…How do I get enough protein?

By: Alexa Fleckenstein M.D.

Alexa Fleckenstein M.D. — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:08:09 +0000

What is the most common question you are asked, Lilli, if the one about milk and calcium is the second most common?

Of course, everything what you say about milk is true, in my view.

Alexa Fleckenstein M.D, physician, author.

By: Lilli Link

Lilli Link — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:51:57 +0000

Comment 20:
I agree that T. Colin Campbell’s book is great. If you or your friend would like more information about IGF-1 and the risks associated with elevated levels of it, particularly with regard to cancer, there are 100’s of articles about it on pubmed (www.pubmed.gov), the search engine for medical journals. Here are some sample references of review articles that you could look at:
The role of endocrine insulin-like growth factor-I and insulin in breast cancer. Lann D, LeRoith D. J Mammary Gland Biol Neoplasia. 2008 Dec;13(4):371-9.
Diet, lifestyle and risk of prostate cancer. Wolk A. Acta Oncol. 2005;44(3):277-81.

In terms of the white blood cells in milk (also called somatic cells), here is a link to a USDA document reporting levels of the white blood cells in milk.
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ceah/ncahs/nahms/dairy/dairy_monitoring/dryscc.pdf

Comment 22:
It is also my understanding that lemons are acidic, but become alkaline when digested. However, since I haven’t read the original scientific evidence to support this (though it may very well exist), I can’t say for sure.

Lilli

By: Venessa

Venessa — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:26:34 +0000

Dear Sylvia who posted her friends response on April 10, 2009: I think that one important book your friend should consider reading if they are looking for hard evidence is The China Study by T. Colin Campbell Ph.D. It’s based on the most comprehensive nutritional study ever done and comes up with some pretty profound conclusions about the protein we consume from meat and dairy and what it does to our bodies. BTW T. Colin Campbell Ph.D. was raised on a dairy farm and was a strong supporter of dairy and meat until he started to discover startling results in his various studies. He is renowned in the field of nutrition science.

By: Janet

Janet — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:21:43 +0000

It’s a relief to see such a cogent discussion of diet by an MD. I am a breast cancer survivor who was treated at a top institution, and none of my docs have said anything to me about anything dietary. Guidance in this area is severely lacking.

Thank you!

By: Sue

Sue — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:50:01 +0000

(sp) acidic