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Whole Milk

+0.3

Whole milk has a mild pro-inflammatory tendency due to saturated fat and lactose, though its effects vary significantly based on individual dairy tolerance.

Ingredient score breakdown

Saturated Fat

+0.5

Contains palmitic and myristic acids that can trigger inflammatory pathways and raise inflammatory markers in some individuals.

Lactose

+0.2

Milk sugar can cause inflammatory gut responses in lactose-intolerant individuals or those with dairy sensitivity.

Calcium

-0.2

Good calcium and vitamin D content supports bone health and may have mild anti-inflammatory effects.

Casein Protein

-0.2

A1 beta-casein may promote inflammation in sensitive individuals, though A2 variants are better tolerated.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

High in lactose and strictly high FODMAP, avoid if lactose intolerant or limit to very small servings.

Healthier alternatives

  • almond milk
  • oat milk

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