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 below offer you an objective look at studies on the topic.
Meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials, large population studies and mechanistic studies in humans indicate that adequate or higher intakes of milk products have a beneficial role in weight management and the prevention of obesity in both adults and children.
Keywords: weight management , obesity , bioactive peptides , conjugated linoleic acid , lactose
Read moreNumerous studies from the scientific literature, including meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials, support the fact that dairy consumption is beneficial in helping adults achieve a healthy weight.
Continue readingDairy consumption may help children and adolescents achieve a healthy weight and body composition.
Continue readingA number of studies, including animal studies and human clinical trials, have investigated the mechanistic actions of milk and milk products on improved energy metabolism and adiposity.
Continue readingSeveral studies to date, including a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, indicate that milk products may help promote healthy weight loss under caloric restriction by promoting fat mass loss while preserving lean mass such as muscle and bone.
Continue readingAlthough the evidence is still in its infancy, it is believed that there is a threshold level of calcium intake, above which there may be no further benefits with respect to weight management.
Continue readingAlmost all studies to date have examined either milk products or calcium supplements on measures of body weight.
Continue readingWant to learn more about the association between milk products and certain health conditions like type 2 diabetes, acne, kidney stones, or dental carries? You will find in this section the latest scientific evidence on those different topics.
Read moreLearn more about the scientific evidence on hypertension and the impact of milk products in its prevention, as well as the effects of other lifestyle factors.
Read moreAccording to the World Cancer Research Fund International, the world’s leading authority on cancer prevention research related to diet, weight and physical activity, there is no strong evidence that milk products, including milk, yogurt and cheese increase the risk of any cancer. On the other hand, there is strong evidence that milk products associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer. There is suggestive evidence that dairy products and diets high in calcium may reduce the risk of premenopausal breast cancer and there is no strong evidence that milk products increase the risk for prostate and ovarian cancers.
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