{"id":47011,"date":"2022-03-09T14:03:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T18:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/?p=47011"},"modified":"2026-06-24T21:56:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T01:56:52","slug":"is-drinking-beer-better-than-drinking-milk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/is-drinking-beer-better-than-drinking-milk\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Drinking Beer Better Than Drinking Milk? 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inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div><p>Citing a study from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/healthy-drinks\/drinks-to-consume-in-moderation\/alcohol-full-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvard School of Public Health<\/a>, the international organization <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peta.org\/international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PETA<\/a> (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has claimed that beer can strengthen bones and contribute to longevity, while milk is linked to obesity, diabetes, and cancer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22812\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22812\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22812 size-full\" title=\"Is drinking beer better than drinking milk?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tomar-cerveza-es-mejor-que-tomar-leche.jpg\" alt=\"Is drinking beer better than drinking milk?\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tomar-cerveza-es-mejor-que-tomar-leche.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tomar-cerveza-es-mejor-que-tomar-leche-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tomar-cerveza-es-mejor-que-tomar-leche-114x60.jpg 114w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Is drinking beer better than drinking milk?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman stated:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Alcohol in moderation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/10-reasons-why-drinking-beer-in-moderation-can-be-healthy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can be beneficial<\/a>, whereas there is no way to consume dairy products responsibly, as they have a negative impact on health.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peta.org\/blog\/got-beer-ad-madison-wisconsin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>, dairy consumption is linked to heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and cancer, as well as contributing to the appearance of acne.<\/p>\n<p>It has also been shown that dairy products can cause excess mucus and some unpleasant symptoms of lactose intolerance, such as flatulence.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, there is evidence that dairy products may actually cause osteoporosis rather than preventing it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"thebe-1270066157\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9395258998211551\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9395258998211551\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8775458773\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Health benefits of beer<\/h2>\n<p>On the other hand, beer is credited with the ability to prevent bone fragility, among other beneficial effects on health.<\/p>\n<p>According to findings published by Harvard University, <a href=\"https:\/\/www-hsph-harvard-edu.translate.goog\/nutritionsource\/healthy-drinks\/drinks-to-consume-in-moderation\/alcohol-full-story\/?_x_tr_sl=en&amp;_x_tr_tl=es&amp;_x_tr_hl=es-419&amp;_x_tr_pto=wapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more than 100 studies<\/a> show how moderate alcohol consumption can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular deaths.<\/p>\n<p>It may also prevent, when consumed in appropriate amounts, the onset of type 2 diabetes and gallstones.<\/p>\n<h2>A toast to the environment<\/h2>\n<p>According to PETA, drinking beer is also raising a glass to the environment, because grains do <a href=\"https:\/\/www-peta-org.translate.goog\/issues\/animals-used-for-food\/animals-used-food-factsheets\/animal-agriculture-and-climate-change\/?_x_tr_sl=en&amp;_x_tr_tl=es&amp;_x_tr_hl=es-419&amp;_x_tr_pto=wapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">not belch methane<\/a>.<\/p><div id=\"thebe-2078015271\" class=\"thebe-libros-amazon thebe-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px; max-width: 320px; margin: 20px auto; text-align: center; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LddZmQ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43340 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Catar-cerveza-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Gu\u00eda Pr\u00e1ctica Catar Cerveza Amazon\" width=\"200\" height=\"199\" 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en Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p>Drinking alcohol in moderation can be good for people when consumed appropriately, but there is no way to consume dairy products responsibly when you cause animal suffering, harm the environment, and damage your health.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>It has been shown that in the livestock industry, calves are typically separated from their mothers just one day after birth, causing extreme distress in both.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 19px;\">Male calves are confined in crowded cages or sterile feedlots, where they are fattened for slaughter, while females are sentenced to the same fate as their mothers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Carbon footprint and pandemics<\/h2>\n<p>According to PETA, every person who goes vegan saves nearly 200 animals per year, drastically reduces their carbon footprint, and helps prevent future epidemics and pandemics.<\/p>\n<p>SARS, swine flu, bird flu, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.debosaber.cl\/medidas-de-prevencion-contra-el-covid-19-como-protegerse-y-proteger-a-los-demas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COVID-19<\/a> all emerged precisely from the confinement and slaughter of animals for food.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<h3>1. What is the component in beer associated with bone strengthening?<\/h3>\n<p>The key component referred to in the studies is dietary silicon. Beer, especially varieties rich in malted barley, is a source of silicon in a highly bioavailable form. This mineral has been studied for its potential to contribute to higher bone mineral density and the reduction of bone fragility.<\/p>\n<div id=\"thebe-1349286988\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9395258998211551\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9395258998211551\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1179889612\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h3>2. What compounds in milk are linked to acne and digestive problems?<\/h3>\n<p>PETA points out that dairy consumption is linked to the appearance of acne, possibly due to the hormones and growth factors present in milk. Regarding digestive problems (flatulence and mucus), these are associated with lactose, the natural sugar in milk, which is difficult for people with lactose intolerance to digest.<\/p>\n<h3>3. How is Harvard&#8217;s conclusion on moderate alcohol consumption and cardiovascular health interpreted?<\/h3>\n<p>Research from Harvard University has indicated that consuming alcohol at low to moderate levels may be associated with a reduced risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular deaths. This is postulated to be due to alcohol&#8217;s effects on increasing HDL cholesterol (the &#8220;good&#8221; kind) and reducing blood clotting.<\/p>\n<div id=\"thebe-1576383545\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><div id=\"pf-15242-1\" data-format=\"display\" ><script>window.pubfuturetag = window.pubfuturetag || [];window.pubfuturetag.push({unit: \"683988d268662b3361d8a48f\", id: \"pf-15242-1\"})<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>4. Why does PETA distinguish the emissions of dairy farming from those of brewing grains?<\/h3>\n<p>The distinction is based on the types of greenhouse gases. The livestock industry, especially cattle, produces and releases large amounts of methane through digestion and belching. In contrast, grain agriculture (such as barley for beer) is primarily associated with carbon dioxide emissions, which leads PETA to highlight the methane footprint as a particularly high environmental impact.<\/p>\n<h3>5. What health risks are suggested about excessive dairy consumption?<\/h3>\n<p>PETA states that dairy consumption is connected to an increased risk of diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. These associations are based on research examining the possible connection between the high saturated fat content, hormonal growth factors in milk, and the risk of developing these conditions.<\/p>\n<h2>We recommend<\/h2><div id=\"thebe-2822327942\" class=\"thebe-adsterra-300-x-250 thebe-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9395258998211551\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9395258998211551\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1930811761\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/en\/machine-learning-sensory-chemistry-deciphering-pleasure-drinking-beer\/\">Machine learning and sensory chemistry: Deciphering the pleasure of drinking a beer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeertimes.com\/lexico-sensorial-y-analisis-de-compuestos-aromaticos-en-malta-cervecera\/\">The first sensory wheel with standardized lexicon for brewing malt has been presented<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the component in beer associated with bone strengthening?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The key component referred to in the studies is dietary silicon. 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