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Scientific Evidence > Experts' Summaries
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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Scientific Evidence > Roles on Certain Health Conditions
Fermented Milk Products May Have Favourable Immunological Effects
Evidence from randomized controlled trials suggests that fermented milk products, such as yogurt, may enhance the immune system.
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Scientific Evidence > Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Bone Health: Studies in Children and Adolescents
There is consistent evidence that milk and milk products play an important role in the development of strong and healthy bones in children and adolescents and in helping them achieve peak bone mass.
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Scientific Evidence > Roles on Certain Health Conditions
Probiotic Milk Products and Digestive Health
Probiotic products consist of specific strains of live bacteria that have potentially favourable health effects. A number of studies provide evidence that milk products with probiotics may be beneficial for digestive health and may improve various digestive problems.
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Scientific Evidence > Evidence on systemic inflammation and respiratory tract health
The Effect of Milk Products on Inflammation
Evidence from systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials suggests that milk product consumption does not have an adverse effect on inflammation. In fact, milk products may reduce systemic inflammation in the body by improving levels of inflammatory biomarkers.
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Nutrients in Milk Products > Vitamin D
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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Scientific Evidence > Chocolate Milk and Health
What is the Impact of Removing Chocolate Milk from Schools?
Increasing childhood obesity rates have made food intake at school a focal point for policy makers, school administrators, parents, and the media. Flavoured milks are being limited or even eliminated from some schools in Canada and the U.S. … with unintended consequences that could critically hinder optimal nutrient intakes.
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Scientific Evidence > Experts' Summaries
Prevalence of Lactose Intolerance Among Canadian Adults
Dairy products have been associated with several health benefits including bone health and a reduced risk of hypertension, colon cancer and type 2 diabetes. Many individuals—believing they are lactose intolerant—limit or avoid milk products, potentially compromising not only their calcium and vitamin D intakes, but also their health.
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