Online sources claim that dry milk is dangerous because it contains oxidized cholesterol. What’s the truth? Powdered milk is, of course, less expensive than fresh milk and it’s relatively non-perishable. And in terms of nutrients like calcium and protein, dried milk is comparable to fresh milk. But if you research this question on the Internet, you’ll quickly come across a lot of sources who claim that powdered milk is extremely bad for you because it contains oxidized cholesterol, which is supposedly the most dangerous type of cholesterol. (Well, in truth, it’s just one source, but it’s a source that’s widely repeated.) They also claim that powdered milk is added to all lowfat and fat-free milk in order to give it more body. And they say that there’s no way for you to tell whether or not your milk contains added dry milk because the packagers are not required to list powdered milk in the ingredient list. Pretty scary stuff. As is typical of the nutrition information that you find on the Internet, the claims about powdered milk are a jumble of fact, half-truths, and outright fallacies. So, let’s take a closer look at the potential dangers of powdered milk. Does Powdered Milk Contain Oxidized Cholesterol? It is true that in the process of turning fresh milk into a powder, the cholesterol in the milk is likely to get oxidized. And it is true that oxidized cholesterol appears to be a particularly dangerous form of cholesterol of all. What is Oxidized Cholesterol? Oxidized cholesterol is cholesterol that’s been sort of roughed up around the edges, which makes it particularly irritating to your blood vessels. To make a long story short, that irritation is what triggers the formation of plaques, which are the beginning of heart disease. What’s worse, oxidized cholesterol molecules can in turn oxidize other cholesterol molecules, setting off a sort of chain reaction. - See more at: quickanddirtytips/ Nutritional value Milk powders contain all twenty-one standard amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, and are high in soluble vitamins and minerals. According to USAID, the typical average amounts of major nutrients in the unreconstituted nonfat dry milk are (by weight) 36% protein, 52% carbohydrates (predominantly lactose), calcium 1.3%, potassium 1.8%. Whole milk powder, on the other hand, contains on average 25-27% protein, 36-38% carbohydrates, 26-40% fat, and 5-7% ash (minerals). However, inappropriate storage conditions such as high relative humidity and high ambient temperature can significantly degrade the nutritive value of milk powder. Commercial milk powders are reported to contain oxysterols (oxidized cholesterol) in higher amounts than in fresh milk (up to 30 μg/g, versus trace amounts in fresh milk). Oxysterols are derivatives of cholesterol that are produced either by free radicals or by enzymes. Some free radicals-derived oxysterols have been suspected of being initiators of atherosclerotic plaques. For comparison, powdered eggs contain even more oxysterols, up to 200 μg/g. see more at:Wikipedia Attention!!!!!!!!! Powdered milk can increase your blood pressure. So if you already have high blood pressure, then it would be wise to avoid or reduce consumption. Its is also made up mostly of glucose which elavated to blood sugar level extermely fast. This can give you a little sugar high and then you will feel without energy afterwards. If you suffer from diabetes, then this is something that you should definately avoid completely. I dont recommend powder milk to be consumed on a regular basis. If you must consume powdered milk make sure its non-fat powdered milk!!!!!!!!!! and ensure you prepare it with lots of water. Source yahoo answer. Please consult your nutritionists for more details. Pls like this page and share this information.
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