RBGH or rBST is a genetically engineered bovine growth hormone which is marketed under the brand name Posilac. Posilac is an injection given to dairy cows to increase milk production.
By now, most consumers are aware of growth hormones given to livestock, but may not be aware of the dangers associated with this practice. The cattle suffer higher incidents of cystic ovaries, infertility, birth defects, mastitis, and a 50% higher risk of lameness. When a cow develops mastitis, she is given antibiotics, traces of which can pass through the milk and end up on our table.
Not only do traces of antibiotics reach our tables, but so does IGF-1. IGF-1 is the hormone in milk which cows injected with rBGH/ rBST produce. IGF-1 is the deal breaker. It is linked to higher cancer rates in human beings.
It seems you can’t turn around anymore without someone trying to tell you that this or that causes cancer. That’s a topic for another day. But take a moment to stop and absorb the fact that drinking (rBGH) milk really may raise your chances of developing breast or prostate cancer.
Does all milk contain rBGH? The answer is no. But the
If these hormones are so bad for us, then why are they still being used? Why hasn’t the FDA, or anyone, for that matter, put an end to it? Who makes this stuff?
The answer should not surprise you. Monsanto. (look up my previous post about genetic modification)
Why hasn’t posilac been banned? Well, that’s just an entirely new can of worms to be opened. Below are the links to the sources of information for writing this entry. There are a
Today’s tip: If you can find a supplier in your area, it is my opinion that raw milk is safer, by far, to drink (There are many other health benefits too). If the notion of drinking raw milk creeps you out, then you can look for organic milk and dairy products, or those which specifically state they are rBGH/ rBST free. Be careful in your choices though, food labeling can be deceptive.
The Criminalization of Raw Milk: A Mennonite Farmer is Hauled Away
Milk, RBGH and Cancer
Center for Food Safety- rBGH
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I thought I would add that the EU has banned these hormones in their milk. If you are American military living over seas, check the local laws regarding where your Commissary milk is bottled...From what I can tell so far, "Armed Forces Europe Milk" must be bottled under local laws. So, I think it is safe to say that if you live in Europe, even if you shop at the Commissary, your milk is safer than American milk in that the cattle do not receive rBGH injections.
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