2006-10-23 08:43:27 · 11 answers · asked by gonzooon 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
..because there are no fats in milk of magnesia.
Plenty of calcium though, good for an upset stomach.
2006-10-23 08:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by Moorglademover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Milk of magnesia Mg(OH)2 is a saline-type laxative. The magnesia pulls a saline solution from the bloodstream; this excess fluid produces a flushing effect within the intestines. Available over-the-counter, it is most commonly used in alleviating constipation, but can also be used to relieve indigestion and heartburn, though the diarrhea side effect usually precludes this usage. The most common brand name is Phillips' Milk of Magnesia. ...
2006-10-23 08:59:11 · answer #2 · answered by tmp326 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When milk is left at room temperature, bacteria begin to feed off the milk and that's what gives it the sour 'funk.' However, when milk is heated up in the microwave or on the stove it gets hot enough to kill most of the bacteria so they don't have time to feed off the milk.
2016-05-22 01:52:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not really milk though is it? I thought it was just some sort of chalky type liquid that cures bad guts
2006-10-23 08:45:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
better question - why doesn't milk go sour inside the cow?
2006-10-23 08:50:38 · answer #5 · answered by MLK II 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's not really milk.
2006-10-23 08:44:26 · answer #6 · answered by randomidentification 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because its not milk.
2006-10-23 08:44:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it isn't made from real milk.
2006-10-23 08:44:57 · answer #8 · answered by retorik75 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's not really milk...
2006-10-23 08:44:32 · answer #9 · answered by maliforhome 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it's milked from a yeti, not a cow. blahahahahaha
2006-10-23 08:47:28 · answer #10 · answered by pirate00girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋