which milk is best for endo

[ocke2030]

Some.many conflicting stories about which milk is best for endo currently on soya but now reading semi is best help!!

[elmosred]

I tend to avoid soya as it's got isoflavones that seem to affect my hormone balance, and my symptoms. I have almond or oat milk, without added sugars but with added calcium as I'm vegan.

[E-ZEE]

Almond and Oat milk

[E-ZEE]

Soya having high estrogen level,its killer for endo patients,please avoid it.

[Sunset-lady]

I'm ok on lactose free cow's milk x

[Rainbow2468 in reply to Sunset-lady]

Me too x

[AmberJade333]

I read a book called Heal Endo written by a dietitian which has lots of Information on diet. She recommends normal whole milk, as long as your body reacts well to dairy.

[Lindle]

The jury is out on soya as the oestrogen in it is so low and not potent so it’s thought unlikely to have any adverse effect but some studies suggest it might actually help block the more powerful oestrogen that drives endo. The byproducts of producing it might not agree with some though. Goat and sheep milk are best if wanting dairy as the protein in those is the same as in human milk rather that the inflammatory protein in the commercially produced cow milk (Holstein Friesian).

[BloomingMarvellous]

Short answer - there is no single absolute right or wrong. You have to establish what suits your needs.

So for example , I have a history of UTI’s one of which was likely Klebiesella , am older , had a parent who struggled with lactose. Klebiesella can cause a systemic cellular change in the lactose tolerance in those affected , Endo people often have presence of Klebiesella in the pelvic region more than standard population…. So I find lacto free works for me.

Some people aren’t sensitive to lactose but are intolerant to milk from Friesan cows but happily the milk of Jersey’s which is different protein structure is fine. Some thrive on raw milk. Some find sheep or goat marvellous . Soya works for some but it’s a phytoestrogen ( only the tempeh or tofu ie fermented soya is really recommended in general ) so isn’t everyone’s friend. It can disrupt Thyriod function in large quantities.

Other plant milks can be helpful or not . Depends on production methods or whether organic or not. Oat as a grain has the highest use of drying herbicides of any grain we consume, so organic has to be the priority here. It’s also a highly processed food with quickly available sugars because it lacks the roughage etc - so not so clever at helping manage blood sugars. The latter are also concerns for rice milk . Rogue blood sugars can feed the endo growth for many. Almond or nut milks are also subject to production issues with the high use of pesticides which concentrate in fats …. All of which those with endo hormone difficulties find accumulate more because we struggle to clear from the liver as easily …. The emulsifiers can be an issue as can palm oil usage or sunflower oils which raise the levels of Omega 6&9 against the usually depleted Omega 3 us endo sufferers need more of . Balance is key .

So sometimes it’s as much the source of the product we use rather than its “actual self”. If you have a leaky inflamed gut getting it healed is priority. It will cause issues no matter what milk you choose but staying on a milk ,with a true allergy will inflame it , a temporary intolerance due to leaky gut will heal long term if the gut is cherished and avoidance for a period of time may help. One major step is getting more omega 3 in to heal that single cell layer of the gut repaired . Secondly support liver function.

Try Katie Edmonds Heal Endo book to understand many of the considerations and put your list together to trial. A lactose tolerance test is something you can do yourself over 48hrs - Dr Google it . Good luck

[Chiara17]

I find that dairy is the worst for me while almond or oat are fine.

[Gilv_ias]

Hi darling,

I was drinking oat milk for months and experiencing a sharp pain the week after my period. This pain helped me discovering I have endometriosis.

I stopped drinking it and pain has disappeared.

Not drinking any milk; only from time to time (once a week dairy) and not having any problem.

Anyway, oat and soy should be avoided but it's actually up to you: you should try and see what's the best for you