Antibiotics in milk: what are they and how do they get there?

21.03.2023
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MILK is one of the most popular and beneficial HEALTH products. it is rich in protein, calcium and other vitamins and minerals. However, recent studies have shown that milk may contain antibiotics that can adversely affect human health.
 
Antibiotics are a class of drugs that are used to fight bacterial infections. They work by killing bacteria or stopping their growth. Antibiotics are widely used in medicine to treat various diseases such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and others.
 
However, antibiotics can also be used in livestock to prevent and treat infections in animals. This can lead to the fact that antibiotic residues can pass into the milk.
 
In addition, some producers may use antibiotics to increase yields and speed up the growth of animals. This can result in animals receiving more antibiotics than they need, and antibiotic residues may end up in milk.
 
Some studies have shown that drinking milk with antibiotic residues can lead to various health problems such as allergies, antibiotic resistance, and dysbiosis.
 
However, most countries have strict milk quality control regulations and a ban on the use of antibiotics in milk production. There are also special milk processing methods that can remove antibiotic residues.
 
Therefore, if you want to be sure of the quality of milk, choose products from trusted manufacturers and follow the instructions for storing and preparing dairy products.
 
In general, antibiotics in milk are a serious problem for human health. However, the right choice of products and following the rules of storage and preparation can help to avoid negative consequences.

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