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What are the health risks of drinking cow's milk?

Dr. Mark Hyman, MD
Dr. Mark Hyman, MD
Family Medicine
Some recent concerns about drinking cow's milk include evidence pointing to weight gain, plus increased risk of cancer, bone issues, inflammatory issues and digestive issues. Watch functional medicine expert Mark Hyman, MD, explain these findings.

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