Researchers in Ireland that a diet that is high in
milk may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. The study
was published in the May edition of the Journal of Epidemiology and Community
Health.
Researchers studied the diet diaries of 665 men between the
ages of 49 and 59 who took part in the Caerphilly Cohort Study during the early
1980s. They found that men who consumed the most amount of milk – more than 12
ounces – had a much lower risk of stroke, had lower blood pressure and were
more active.
There has been a lot of conflicting research about milk in
the past year. Most recently the Food and Drug Administration ordered the U.S. government
to halt advertising campaigns that promoted the supposed weight loss qualities
of milk because there was no scientific evidence to support those claims. There
has also been research to suggest that dairy products may increase cholesterol
levels. It’s hard to know what to believe.
Like many other food products, milk is one that should be
included in a healthy diet in moderation. Low-fat milk is packed with essential
nutrients that are important particularly for developing bodies. Hopefully one
day we’ll get a straight answer on what the exact health benefits are and if
there are any negative impacts of drinking milk.
