The evidence, to date, indicates that milk product consumption is not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. In fact, emerging evidence suggests that milk products could help in the prevention of heart disease and stroke.
Milk products, regardless of their fat content, do not appear to increase cardiovascular risk. In fact, a growing body of evidence indicates that milk products are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
Keywords: cardiovascular disease , saturated fat , coronary heart disease , stroke , bioactive peptides , conjugated linoleic acid
Read moreA systematic review by Canadian researchers concludes that dairy may reduce the risk of cardiometabolic-related outcomes.
Continue readingSeveral studies, including meta-analyses, indicate that milk and milk products are associated with a reduction in the risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
Continue readingMeta-analyses of prospective cohort studies, including large population studies, indicate that milk product intake may play a beneficial role in the prevention of stroke.
Continue readingIn 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.
Continue readingCurrent dietary recommendations advocate reducing saturated fatty acid intake to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that milk products, including cheese, may reduce cardiovascular disease risk despite their saturated fatty acid...
Continue readingIn light of new scientific data, it appears that saturated fat is not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Continue readingCurrent dietary recommendations focus on reducing saturated fat intake to lower cardiovascular disease risk. Yet, recent studies suggest that the link between saturated fat intake and cardiovascular disease risk may not be so straightforward. Data now indicate that the food source of...
Continue readingIt is well established that industrial trans fats increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The effects of natural trans fats, particularly ruminant fats, are less clear. Current evidence suggests that ruminant trans fats are not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. In fact, emerging evidence suggests a beneficial effect of specific ruminant trans fatty acids on cardiovascular health.
Continue readingSeveral meta-analyses have investigated the effect of calcium supplements on the risk of cardiovascular disease, but the evidence is inconclusive. While some studies have found that calcium supplements may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, this has not been observed in several more recent studies.
Continue readingA systematic review of the evidence performed in 2009 for the Institute of Medicine by the Tufts Evidence-based Practice Center in preparation for revisions to the Dietary Reference Intakes for vitamin D and calcium concluded the following regarding vitamin D and cardiovascular disease:1...
Continue readingIn light of recent scientific evidence based on systematic reviews and meta-analyses, it appears that saturated fat, found in milk products, are not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, there are substantial differences between the trans fats that occur naturally in ruminant fats (like CLA) and those derived from vegetable fats and oils.
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