There is no simple link between the consumption of dairy products and heart disease. This conclusion was made by scientists from the University of Bergen in Norway.
In recent years, studies have shown that eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains protects against cardiovascular disease. But when it came to dairy products like milk itself, cheese or yogurt, the findings were less certain. The fact is that many of these products contain saturated fat, which is associated with an increase in cholesterol levels. And this cholesterol, in turn, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Fatty dairy products protect against deadly pathologies
However, scientists have not been able to find a clear link between dairy consumption and heart disease. Some studies have linked milk to an increased risk of these diseases, while others have found no or little association. And now a new team of scientists from Norway has reconsidered this issue. They were particularly interested in the effect of dairy products on angina pectoris, pain caused by narrowing of the heart's coronary arteries. Participants in the study were, on average, 62 years old.
Doctors recommend drinking full-fat milk and eating butter
First, they talked in detail about their lifestyle and diet, including the consumption of dairy products. Observations show that there is no simple link between these foods and heart disease. For example, with moderate consumption of milk, the lowest risk of heart attack was noted. With a significant increase in the diet of milk or butter, this risk increased. Curiously, for cheese, the results were the opposite. The more cheese participants ate, the lower their risk of heart attack. (READ MORE)
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The second oldest university in Norway, established in 1946. Most of the university buildings are located in the center of Bergen