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For some, consuming milk can lead to subtle or severe digestive and skin issues. Recognizing these early signs can help you understand whether dairy is harming more than helping your health. Here are six signs that milk may not be suiting you. (Source: Photo by Unsplash)
Bloating and Gas: One of the most common signs of lactose intolerance, bloating, and excessive gas occur when your body struggles to digest lactose, the natural sugar in milk. (Source: Photo by Unsplash)
Congestion and Mucus: If you frequently experience nasal congestion, throat mucus, or sinus issues after drinking milk, it may be your body reacting to dairy proteins. (Source: Photo by Unsplash)
Frequent Headaches: Sensitivity to dairy proteins like casein can sometimes trigger headaches or migraines, especially in those with underlying allergies. (Source: Photo by Unsplash)
Fatigue or Brain Fog: Some people report feeling sluggish or mentally foggy after consuming dairy, possibly due to mild inflammatory or allergic reactions. (Source: Photo by Unsplash)
Skin Breakouts: Dairy consumption has been linked to acne and skin inflammation in some people, particularly due to hormones and bioactive molecules found in milk. (Source: Photo by Unsplash)
Frequent Stomach Discomfort: Cramping, nausea, or diarrhea shortly after drinking milk can indicate your body isn’t producing enough lactase, the enzyme needed to break down lactose. (Source: Photo by Unsplash)
