Canadian Study Finds 3 Daily Full-Fat Dairy Servings Lower Blood Pressure Without Raising Cholesterol
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Updated · Technology Networks · Aug 10
Canadian Study Finds 3 Daily Full-Fat Dairy Servings Lower Blood Pressure Without Raising Cholesterol
3 articles · Updated · Technology Networks · Aug 10
Summary
Three daily servings of full-fat dairy over 12 weeks improved blood pressure and boosted calcium, protein and vitamin D intake in 74 overweight or obese adults.
Cholesterol, blood lipids, body weight, body composition and energy metabolism showed no meaningful differences versus a low-dairy, calorie-restricted group, challenging standard low-fat advice.
University of Toronto researchers said the results may reflect the "dairy matrix"—the way fat, proteins and nutrients are packaged together in dairy foods and absorbed by the body.
The findings, published in The Journal of Nutrition, add to evidence that whole-food effects may matter more than saturated fat alone, with particular relevance for older adults needing nutrient-dense protein sources.