New Study Finds Full-Fat Dairy May Be Healthier than Previously Suggested
Researchers found three daily servings of full-fat dairy did not raise cholesterol, and 74 adults showed lower blood pressure.
- Recently, a University of Toronto study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that consuming three servings of full-fat dairy daily does not increase cholesterol or weight. Researchers tracked 74 adults over 12 weeks.
- Traditional dietary guidelines have long recommended low-fat dairy because saturated fat has been linked to cardiovascular disease. Professor Harvey Anderson noted that human research findings have not always matched these traditional health concerns.
- Dividing 74 adults into three groups, researchers compared low-dairy diets against diets including three daily servings of full-fat dairy. All participants followed Canada's food guide during the 12-week study.
- Participants consuming full-fat dairy showed improved blood pressure and higher intake of calcium, protein, and vitamin D. Anderson explained the 'dairy matrix hypothesis,' suggesting food structure influences how nutrients are digested and absorbed.
- The study suggests researchers should evaluate whole foods rather than judging them by individual nutrients. Corwin noted, "We can't always predict the health effects of a whole food by isolating one nutrient within it.
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For decades, we were told to choose low-fat dairy. New research says otherwise
Full-fat dairy may be healthier than conventional advice has suggested. In a 12-week study, adults who ate three servings a day showed no meaningful increases in weight, body fat, cholesterol, or insulin resistance. They also experienced improved blood pressure and consumed more calcium, protein, and vitamin D. The findings suggest dairy’s complex structure may matter more than its saturated fat content alone.
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