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.
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A large and robust 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
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A systematic review by Canadian researchers concludes that dairy may reduce the risk of cardiometabolic-related outcomes.
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Several studies, including meta-analyses, indicate that milk products are associated with a reduced risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
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Meta-analyses of prospective cohort studies, including large population studies, indicate that milk product intake may play a beneficial role in the prevention of stroke.
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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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Current 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...
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In light of new scientific data, it appears that saturated fat is not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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Current 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...
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Several 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.
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A 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...
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