Milk is one of the favorite drinks in people's daily life. The benefits of drinking milk have been increasingly recognized by the public in recent days. Milk is rich in , vitamin D, and contains all the necessary amino acids needed for the growth and development of human body, which is incomparable by other foods. Milk has a lot of effects, mainly as follows:

First, to inhibit tumor
Milk and dairy products contain a substance called as CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), which can effectively destroy the free radicals that may lead to cancer. What's more, it can quickly combine with the cell membrane, making the cells in the state of defending the invasion of the carcinogenic substances, thereby playing a role in cancer prevention. In addition, the calcium contained in milk can effectively destroy the carcinogens in the intestinal tract, make them decomposed and changed into non-carcinogenic substances, and excrete them out of the body. The vitamin A, vitamin B2 and vitamin D contained in milk all have some preventive effect against gastric cancer and colon cancer.

Second, to tranquilize and allay excitement
Italian researchers found out that, the sedative effect of milk comes from an element which can inhibit the excitement of the nervous system. Experts believe that, in addition to milk, soybeans, cereals and other foods also have a significant sedative effect. As a result, it is suggested that, when you feel upset or annoyed, you can drink a large glass of milk. Drinking a glass of milk before bedtime can improve your sleep.

Third, to care and beautify the skin
Milk is very nutritious. It contains high-quality fat, various kinds of proteins, vitamins, and minerals, especially B vitamins, which are very abundant in milk. These nutrients can nourish the skin, protect the epidermis, and prevent against cracks and wrinkles, so as to make the skin smooth, soft, white and delicate. What's more, it can also blacken the hair and reduce hair loss. The iron, copper and vitamin A contained in milk also have the effect of skin beauty, which can keep the skin smooth and moist; and the whey in milk can eliminate the wrinkles on the facial skin.

Fourth, to promote the growth and development of young children
Milk contains all the nutrients which are necessary for the growth and development of young children. For example, the phosphorus contained in milk is very important for the brain development; Vitamin B2 can help improve the eyesight; Calcium can enhance the strength of bones and teeth, and promote the intellectual development of young children; can promote the human body to absorb calcium and iron, increase gastrointestinal peristalsis, and promote excretion, and so on.