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Scientific Evidence > Healthy Weight
Healthy Weight: Research Synopsis
Large population studies, randomized controlled trials and mechanistic studies in humans support a beneficial role for adequate or higher intakes of milk products, as part of a healthy diet, in weight management, and the possible prevention of overweight and obesity in both adults and children.
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Scientific Evidence > Lactose Intolerance and Milk Allergy
The Position of Pediatricians on Lactose Intolerance
According to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the elimination of dairy products to treat lactose intolerance should be considered a last resort. Their reasoning is that milk and milk-product avoidance has a negative effect on calcium and vitamin D intake, and...
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Scientific Evidence > Lactose Intolerance and Milk Allergy
How to Reduce the Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance
It is unnecessary, and even unwise, to exclude milk products from your diet in order to avoid lactose intolerance symptoms. Low intakes of milk result in low intakes of important milk nutrients: vitamins A, B6, B12 and D; riboflavin; calcium; magnesium; and protein. Symptoms related to...
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Scientific Evidence > Healthy Weight
Healthy Weight Educational Video
Our team of Registered Dietitians are proud to offer a new educational tool on healthy weight.
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Scientific Evidence > Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Milk Products and Bone Health: Potential Mechanisms
A review of potential mechanisms for calcium and vitamin D in bone health are outlined as follows: 1
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Scientific Evidence > Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Role of Calcium Supplements in Bone Health
Several studies have demonstrated that milk products are superior to calcium supplements alone, likely due to the role of other nutrients found in milk products that have also been shown to be important for bone health. Only one head-to-head study has addressed the role of calcium...
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Scientific Evidence > Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Role of Other Nutrients in Bone Health
Nutrients other than calcium and vitamin D that have been implicated in bone health are outlined in Table 2.
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Scientific Evidence > Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Role of Protein in Bone Health
In a review paper by renowned bone health expert Robert P. Heaney and protein metabolism expert Donald K. Layman, the evidence related to protein and bone health was examined: Loss of bone mass (osteopenia) and loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia) that occur with age are closely...
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Milk Products: An Important Tool for Weight Management
While unhealthy diets and sedentariness are the “big two” culprits contributing to overweight and obesity, the evidence to date indicates that an adequate consumption of calcium, especially from...
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Is There a Link Between Acne and Milk Products? Summary of Evidence
The relationship between diet and acne is highly controversial. Historically, acne has anecdotally been attributed to diet by individuals with this skin condition. While milk has been suggested as one of the diet components that may be linked to acne, no conclusive evidence to date has shown that milk and milk products are implicated in the etiology of acne.
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Sleep and Tryptophan
Does drinking milk make you sleepy? Yes and no. Protein foods such as milk and milk products contain the sleep-inducing amino acid tryptophan. Having warm milk at bedtime is a good way to work...
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