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Why is it so bad, when in mayonnaise or cheese there are so much more saturated fat and people still eat it? rBGH (synthetic bovine growth hormone) increases levels of another growth hormone, IGF-1, which is identical in cows and humans. At elevated levels, IGF-1 is known to increase cancer rates in humans. Most of the industrialized nations have disallowed the use of rBGH. Milk contains IGF-1 for good reason: milk is designed for babies, and IGF-1 helps us grow. IGF1 affects growth, as well as other functions, and is normally found in our blood. Higher levels of IGF1 appear to stimulate cancer cells. Milk contains fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, and diets high in fat and saturated fat can increase the risk of several chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease... Most of the people on this planet live very healthfully without cows’ milk. You can too. Milk and dairy products are recognized as an important source of nutrition in human diets, providing energy, high quality protein, and essential minerals and vitamins. Is milk healthy?