This Is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You)

by Ed Winters

But this perception, which still persists today, is hugely due to the prolific marketing of the dairy industry, which has made calcium synonymous with dairy products. But while they do provide calcium, they are by no means the only or healthiest source. For example, dairy consumption has been associated with prostate cancer, as was shown in an analysis of 47 studies, incorporating more than 1 million participants, looking at the effects of animal and plant foods on prostate cancer risk. The study found that men who ate the highest amount of dairy products had a 65 per cent higher risk of developing prostate cancer than those consuming the lowest amounts, whereas those who ate plant-based diets had a 36 per cent lower risk.27 A correlation between an increased risk of prostate cancer and dairy consumption has also been found when comparing the incidence and mortality rates of prostate cancer in 42 countries alongside the dietary practices of the countries.28 A review of three studies suggested that substituting one serving of dairy per day for nuts and legumes was associated with a 14 per cent lower risk of total mortality.29