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Scientific Evidence > Roles on Certain Health Conditions
Pre-Menstrual Syndrome and Milk Products: Evidence Update
Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) affects a large proportion of women. Fortunately, certain lifestyle modifications—including adopting a healthy diet— can help control light and mild symptoms. For example, various studies have identified calcium as a key nutrient for counteracting PMS.
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Scientific Evidence > Cardiovascular Disease
No Association between Milk Products and Mortality
In light of the totality of evidence, including meta-analyses and systematic reviews of prospective studies, there is no association between milk product consumption and mortality risk.
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Scientific Evidence > Lactose Intolerance and Milk Allergy
Lactose Intolerance: Definition and Diagnosis
Lactose intolerance is a condition that can affect some individuals who have a deficiency in the enzyme lactase resulting in an inability to digest lactose properly. To diagnose lactose intolerance, an objective test such as the hydrogen breath test is needed.
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Scientific Evidence > Lactose Intolerance and Milk Allergy
Prevalence of Lactose Intolerance
The true prevalence of lactose intolerance is unknown. The symptoms of lactose intolerance are highly subjective and may or may not occur among individuals with lactose malabsorption.
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Scientific Evidence > Lactose Intolerance and Milk Allergy
Lactose Intolerance: Health Authorities' Recommendations
Several authorities such as the National Institutes of Health, the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition, and the National Medical Association recommend that milk and milk products remain part of the diets of individuals with lactose intolerance
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Scientific Evidence > Experts' Summaries
Study: Do Young Athletes Make Appropriate Food Choices Before, During, and After Competition?
It is important that the diet of young athletes meets nutritional recommendations. This is what our research team examined at the 2011 Quebec and Canada Winter Games.
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Scientific Evidence > Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Vitamin D and Bone Health
It is well known that vitamin D influences the development and maintenance of bone mass and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. Furthermore, it is also thought to improve lower limb neuromuscular function.
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Nutrients in Milk Products > Protein
Protein and Healthy Aging: Optimal Muscle Mass for Life
Our muscles are constantly in balance between anabolism (growth) and catabolism (breakdown). For anabolism to take place, we need to fuel muscles with protein. Exercise also gives muscles a further push to grow. Optimal distribution of protein at each meal appears to be a key factor in building and maintaining muscle mass throughout life.
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