Tag: Cheese and phlegm

Despite a widespread belief passed down for generations, controlled studies have found no statistically significant association between milk or dairy intake and increased phlegm production. The perception that milk and cheese create more mucus is often based on the thick, creamy mouthfeel, not a physiological increase in respiratory secretions.

Despite the widespread belief that dairy products, including cheese, increase phlegm production, multiple scientific studies have found no concrete evidence to support this claim. This article explores the origins of this persistent myth and the true reasons behind the sensation of thickened mucus after eating cheese.