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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Updated : November 6, 2015 1:52 PM IST
I have always been warned that consuming milk or milk-based products after eating fish can lead to white patches on the skin? Is it true? Please advise.
There is no scientific evidence or study that suggests milk and fish together is a bad combination, says Deepshikha Agarwal, Mumbai-based dietitian and sports nutritionist. It is a myth and several modern recipes and eating habits prove that it not associated with any allergy or skin disease. Read about 10 more diet myths that can damage your health.
The occurrence of white patches on your skin can be caused due to a fungal infection or destruction of pigment-forming cells called melanocytes in certain parts of the body, usually face or hands. Both fish and milk together or individually cannot result in any kind of skin disease. However, if you are lactose intolerant or allergic to a certain variety of fish, you may experience nausea, itching or stomach aches. This can happen if fish and milk are consumed together or separately or in combination with any other food item. Did you know that drinking milk after antibiotics is safe too?
Many traditional fish preparations are made using curd, which is a milk product. Continental cuisine also has a variety or recipes that incorporate cream or cream based sauces with fish. However, if the fish preparation is too fiery, drinking milk after it may lead to issues like indigestion or acid reflux. Adverse side effects or white patchy skin has not been reported after eating milk or cream based fish preparations. So it is safe to say that drinking milk, curd, buttermilk or eating milk-based dessert will definitely not cause any white patches on your skin. Read why you should not drink milk after eating spicy food.
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