@Parm
I didn't say it wasn't a myth, or that it worked. Like I said, no idea.
Just saying there is a sound reason for it's origin.
I can just as easily find websites that say it definitely works...again...not endorsing...https://www.bakersgas.com/weldmyworld/2011/12/03/side-effects-welding-galvanized-steel/
If you abided by everything the HSE says them nobody would ever get any work done.
I've never had a problem welding galv...but I drink a lot of milk.
There is no sound reason for origin of this myth
Yes I know that site, I'm still on my work computer, some software ive got pointed me straight to that site. Its a blog of unknown origin
It#s been proven to lower the metal fume levels in the blood stream, there have been several studies. In addition to this, plenty people have proved the real-life improvements with milk in stopping the symptoms of metal fume fever.
HOWEVER, it's obviously not a magic bullet. It does nothing to stop the particles in your lungs and rest of body, from what I read it sounds like it lowers the blood levels enough to mask the symptoms in a lot of cases. Possibly something to do with stomach linings as well.
One study I read concluded that there was benefits for the workforce that were nullified because a portion of the workforce were lactose intolerant...!
But it does nothing to stop the fume in the first place, that's why I'd never recommend it, not when you can get superb extraction systems and PPE these days.
Damn!! That was going to be my excuse for a constant supply of milk shakes when I was doing the jobThe milk thing is debunked now
quick abstract from one document
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15474612
I suppose I'm coming more from a lead burning perspective, we had internal company docs as well that showed the interaction with calcium/lead in the blood as well as increased mucous production. I was taught that zinc, lead and other metal fumes acted pretty similarly.
I see what you mean though, I can't find any studies showing the science between calcium and zinc, so all I have then is hearsay and experience of people I know
Damn!! That was going to be my excuse for a constant supply of milk shakes when I was doing the job
So true That's it, they'll have to be provided in that case - just to give me a tad of 'protection'Nothing wrong with milkshakes, they are delicious
So true That's it, they'll have to be provided in that case - just to give me a tad of 'protection'
Abso 'bloody' lutelyFollowed by ice cream
Id be very careful with papers and abstracts, there are many many publications claiming all sorts of things. One of the first things that I do when I see anything new is to establish the authority and credibility of that publication and its authors.
LolBut bombarding internet discussions with facts ruins all the fun.
You're absolutely right to be fair, the actual evidence is thin on the ground. However, so is the evidence for "milk does nothing" - most of the articles saying it does nothing, is just an essay stating just that, without any evidence either. At least some of these studies attempt to take blood samples and some actual data.Id be very careful with papers and abstracts, there are many many publications claiming all sorts of things. One of the first things that I do when I see anything new is to establish the authority and credibility of that publication and its authors.