The doctor warns that milk should not be taken as a remedy for stomach discomfort – if it helps, the effect is still short-lived.
There is an opinion that when drinking milk, stomach pain is relieved, since it neutralizes the acid in the stomach, which provokes irritation of its mucous membranes and their damage. Sports doctor Alexandra Chistyakova spoke about how true this is.
According to the expert,
“drinking milk can relieve stomach pain for only a few hours.”
Chistyakova explained that milk is a slightly acidic product with a lower acidity compared to gastric juice. Therefore, it has long been believed that drinking milk neutralizes the acid in the stomach contents.
But scientists have found that the acid-neutralizing effect of milk is temporary.
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“The milk film on the walls of the stomach delays the action of acid, but studies show that milk also stimulates the secretion of gastric juice,” said Chistyakova.
Thus, she added a doctor, although thanks to milk, relief may come, after a while, pain in the stomach will most likely arise again.
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Important! Information provided for reference only. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Alexandra Chistyakova Healthy lifestyle candidate of medical sciences, sports doctor