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.

Type 2 Diabetes

Although the relationship between milk product consumption and type 2 diabetes is an emerging area of research, evidence to date suggests that adequate or higher consumption of milk products may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in both men and women.

Keywords: type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome

Colon Cancer

Evidence from large prospective cohort studies and meta-analyses suggests a protective role of milk and milk products on colorectal cancer.
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Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is defined as a combination of interrelated symptoms (Table 1) that substantially increases the risk for developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
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Cardiovascular Disease

The evidence to date does not support an association between milk product consumption and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Stroke

Large population studies, including some prospective cohort studies, indicate a beneficial role for milk product intake in the prevention of stroke.
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What's New

Lactose Intolerance and Health: Consensus from the National Institutes of Health

The National Institutes of Health recently released a consensus statement on lactose intolerance and health. This consensus statement was prepared by independent panels of health professionals and public representatives and is based on the results of a systematic evidence review.
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The Role of Milk in Physical Activity

The evidence to date indicates that both white milk and chocolate milk may play an important role in the context of sports nutrition.
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Chocolate Milk and Health

In addition to helping athletes recharge after a workout, chocolate milk may help improve the overall quality of children’s and adolescents’ diets. Flavoured milk can also benefit Canadians who fail to meet the recommended daily servings of Milk and Alternatives recommended by Canada’s Food Guide.
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Healthy Weight

Studies indicate that a diet containing adequate amounts of milk products could make it easier to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Our research summaries, which you will find inside the Articles and Studies Finder filter below, offer you an objective look at studies published up to 2008.
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Milk and Sports Nutrition

The evidence to date reveals that either white or chocolate milk has many properties that could make it an effective recovery beverage after endurance and resistance exercise. As well, drinking milk appears to result in favourable acute alterations in body composition following exercise.
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