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Kidney Stones

Evidence indicates that an adequate or higher consumption of milk products does not increase the risk of developing kidney stones.

  • Milk Products and Kidney Stones

    Data from prospective cohort studies, randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews indicates that milk products and dietary calcium in particular may reduce the risk of developing kidney stones.

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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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  • Cardiovascular Disease

    The evidence, to date, does not indicate an association between milk product consumption and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. In fact, emerging evidence suggests that milk products could help in the prevention of heart disease and stroke. However, this may not be the case for calcium supplements which, according to evidence from meta-analyses, could have an adverse effect on cardiovascular health.

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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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