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Ann Macrina, PhD
Animal Science
Penn State
Senior Instructor at Penn State University.
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06/13/2018
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A1 versus A2 Milk: What’s the Difference?
A special type of milk is gaining traction. It is called A2 milk and is promoted as easier to digest. What is A2 milk?...
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12/20/2017
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Does Milk Contain Estrogen?
Hormones in milk is a topic that several readers have asked Best Food Facts about. We recently received this question from...
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09/05/2017
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Is It Possible To Have a Balanced Diet Without Dairy?
We received a question from a reader concerned about nutritional needs for a child in her life. Here’s her question: “My...
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02/28/2017
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Plant-Based Milk vs. Cow’s Milk: What’s the Difference?
Almond milk, soy milk, rice milk. The dairy aisle is changing. You’ve no doubt noticed a number of beverages offered as...
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06/15/2016
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4 Questions About Dairy Answered
If you have questions about dairy, Best Food Facts experts can help. They’ve tackled some of the most common dairy...
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03/10/2015
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Why Is the United States the Only Country to Allow Hormones in Food Animal Production?
Do you buy milk labeled rBST-free? Are you worried about hormones in milk? We recently posted Are...
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12/22/2014
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6 Things You’ve Heard about Milk that are Wrong
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about milk. We’ve outlined six of the most prevalent that you might be hearing....
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11/25/2014
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Do Hormones in Milk, Meat and Eggs Cause Early Puberty?
The question of what causes early puberty in young males and females has been added to a growing list of urban internet myths....
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04/08/2014
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Meet the Expert: Ann Macrina
Ann Macrina, PhD Ann Macrina, PhD, is a Research/Teaching Associate at Penn State University. To get to know Dr. Macrina,...
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01/14/2014
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Are There More Hormones in Whole Milk?
Recently, we received a reader question about the levels of hormones in whole milk. The question asked, “Regarding...
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10/16/2013
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Are There Growth Hormones in Milk?
Recently, we received a reader comment asking which brands of milk contain growth hormones. To answer this question, we...
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05/31/2013
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Does Drinking Milk Cause Allergies?
Recently, we received a few questions about milk related to allergies and why humans are the only mammals that drink milk....
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