At Earth Fare, we believe food should be real and healthy with NO unnatural ingredients. Synthetic growth hormones became popular during the 20th century because it accelerated weight gain in beef cattle so that the cows could get to market faster. Synthetic growth hormones also increase milk production in dairy cows.
Most conventional beef cattle in feedlots are given growth hormones. While growth hormones are most effective when given in the ear, most ranchers give the injections into the muscle, which means that more of the hormone makes it into the food that we eat. |
 
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Why are Synthetic Growth Hormones Unhealthy?
In dairy cows, it shortens the lifespan of the cow threefold while only increasing milk production by 10 to 15 percent. It also leads to a disease known as mastitis in the cows’ udders. Studies suggest that synthetic growth hormones could imbalance or increase the levels of natural hormones. This could lead to cancers, including breast cancer.
Common Synthetic Growth Hormone Culprits |
Earth Fare’s Healthy Heroes |
Conventional beef |
Organic beef |
Some conventional milk |
Organic milk |
Some conventional dairy products |
Organic dairy products |
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