Scientific Evidence
It is well known that milk products are an integral part of a healthy diet. Discover more about the potential impact of milk products in health and disease prevention based on the latest scientific evidence.
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Multiple Health Benefits
Evidence has shown that, in addition to reducing the risk of osteoporosis, milk products, as part of a balanced diet, may also help prevent other diseases such as colon cancer and hypertension.
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Milk Products in Dental Health: Summary of Evidence
For more than 50 years, many studies have consistently provided evidence for the benefits of milk and milk products on dental health.
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Hypertension
Learn more about the scientific evidence on hypertension and the impact of milk products in its prevention, as well as the effects of other lifestyle factors.
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Cancer
According to the World Cancer Research Fund report, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that milk reduces the risk of colon cancer. Milk products may also be associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer. The role of milk products in other cancers is less clear, more research is needed.
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Calcium Supplements and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
There is evidence from meta-analyses that calcium supplements are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, dietary calcium has not been shown to impair cardiovascular...
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Milk: An Essential Source of Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 deficiency affects a large proportion of older adults, and its prevalence increases with age. Furthermore, recommended intakes may not be adequate to reach and maintain optimal vitamin...
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Milk Products and Breast Cancer
Current evidence from the literature indicates that the consumption of milk products is not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.
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Milk Products Play a Key Role in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
A growing and largely consistent body of evidence, including data from several meta-analyses, demonstrates that milk products significantly lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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The Maritime Dairy Industry Award
If you are from the Maritimes and you are studying in a field that applies to the dairy industry, you are eligible to apply for the Maritime Dairy Industry Award, which consists of two $2,000 scholarships.
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