"A new analysis of the PURE study, recently published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care, shows those who consume full-fat dairy have a lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.
This adds to the growing body of literature showing full-fat dairy is associated with a lower risk for obesity and has no association with increased risk for heart disease or death.
As we detailed in our evidence-based guide on saturated fat, there is no quality evidence to suggest dairy, or any other form of saturated fat, is a health concern.
While the current study is observational and cannot prove dairy reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes, it certainly suggests it isn’t harmful. After all, if those consuming more full-fat dairy had a lower risk of metabolic disease, it is highly unlikely that it causes metabolic disease.
So, although we have to be careful when attempting to draw conclusions from nutritional epidemiology studies, a negative conclusion is still effective at suggesting no harm.
How much more evidence do we need to abandon the belief that low-fat dairy is the healthier choice? For me, the answer is clear. None. I just hope nutritional guidelines realize this soon, for the sake of all of our health."
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All the best Jan
Good news, I love dairy!
ReplyDeleteGood to know! Have a great weekend, Valerie
ReplyDeleteIt comes to a point that we don't know which studies to accept. The results differ depending on who is behind those studies, who is sponsoring them.
ReplyDeleteI will have to read those reports/results very carefully.
Nice reporting.
ReplyDelete...good to know.
ReplyDeletethis is good news for this cheese lover!!!
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I think an excess of dairy could cause problems, but that is true of almost any excess consumption.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting article ! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you, Jan, for your kind comments, as ever. And I loved seeing those beautiful Lake District photos. Ah, it seems so long since I was there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info Jan.
ReplyDeleteMe encanta el queso. Feliz tarde de domingo.
ReplyDelete'food for thought'definitely ~
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I agree - leave nature alone. I think regular dairy is natural.
ReplyDeleteI have heard that hear and have changed that in our diet
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