Facts & Fallacies

Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about milk products and health, based on the latest and most relevant research available.

  • Health Concerns

    Scientific evidence supports the fact that there is no need to be concerned about the health consequences of consuming milk products.

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    Mucus

    Is it okay to drink milk when suffering from a cold? Does milk cause mucus, i.e. nasal secretions? No. There is absolutely no research to support the notion that milk consumption causes an increase in the production of mucus or other cold-related symptoms.

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  • Product Quality

    To ensure the quality of Canadian milk products, all producers must conform with Canadian regulations and Health Canada’s decisions regarding antibiotics, hormones and more.

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    Cows and Hormones

    Are artificial growth hormones to increase cows' milk production allowed in Canada? No. Growth hormones, such as recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST), have not been approved for use in Canada.

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