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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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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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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