We are familiar with the fact that cheese has lots of fat, is high in calories and cholesterol. However, it was surprising to read that we can get hooked to it! Yes, that’s true, not only cheese, we can get hooked to milk also. Maneka Gandhi says that dairy products contains opioid- a chemical that gives a feeling of well-being, calm, intense feeling of pleasure followed by drowsiness. According to the article the milk protein contains opiate. I did some research and found out that milk actually contains morphine.
As milk digests it releases mild opiates called casomorphins. This comes from the breakdown of the milk protein casein. When milk is converted to cheese, most of the water is removed thus leaving behind concentrated casein and fats. So this will contain maximum opiates. But why should mammalian milk contain opioids? Dr. Neal Bernard- founder and President Physicians committee for responsible medicine gave the reason that opiates from mothers milk produce a calming effect and also helps create the mother infant bond. Casomorphins also have other effects like- it slows down intestinal movements, and has antidiarrheal effect. (the reason why excess cheese consumption may result in constipation) Now, isn’t this strange, that something that we have been told since childhood is good for health is actually something that can make us an addict?
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