Does dairy cause inflammation?

Here, food and health experts five their thoughts, pointing out what scientific studies have found.

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When it comes toinflammation, there are certain foods that have a clear connection to helping or hurting it.

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Sugar is a definite driver of inflammation, while antioxidant-rich berries are for sure in the beneficial camp.

But when it comes to dairy, theres a lot of confusion, even among healthy food experts themselves.

For some people, eating dairy can wreck havoc on their bodies.

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The morning after pizza night, they may wake up to newly sprouted pimples.

Or it may mean dealing with bloat or other digestive woes.

Could something so nutrient-rich really cause an inflammatory response?

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Boyd also says that the different ways dairy is made play a factor, too.

Dr. Wahls says genetics play a role in how well someone can process dairy, too.

Does dairy cause inflammation for everyone?

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(She also advocates not eating gluten or sugar.)

Some studies correlatehigh dairy consumption with cognitive impairment, which is a form of inflammation, she says.

But the dairy itself doesnt cause inflammation; rather, inflammation caused the sensitivity to dairy.

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Okay, so should you give up dairy or keep eating it?

Plus,four ways to fight inflammation.

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