In January 2019 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the association between dairy product consumption and the incidence of metabolic diseases like diabetes, obesity and … Read more
Single servings of dairy have a differing effect on postprandial satiety and blood glucose levels which should be taken into consideration when managing the metabolic syndrome
In December 2019 researchers from Canada published the results of their study to assess whether dairy products reduced appetite and improved the postprandial glycaemic response in either young or older … Read more
In older women, non-milk drinkers and those with a higher intake of dairy products appear to have an increased risk of osteoporotic fracture
In November 2019 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the association between milk and total dairy consumption and osteoporotic fracture in women. A total of … Read more
It is uncertain whether animal-source food has any impact on the growth and development of children when compared to cereal products or other foods
In February 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether animal source foods, such as eggs, meat, fish, and dairy, improved growth … Read more
It is uncertain whether animal-source food has any impact on the growth and development of children when compared to cereal products or other foods
In February 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether animal source foods, such as eggs, meat, fish, and dairy, improved growth … Read more
Iodine fortification of foods other than salt to prevent iodine deficiency disorders is uncertain although iodine levels are seen to significantly increase
In February 2019 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of fortifying foods, beverages, condiments, or seasonings with iodine alone or in … Read more
A moderate yoghurt consumption does not appear to be associated with symptoms of depression
In October 2018 researchers from China and the UK published the results of their study to assess the association between yoghurt consumption and symptoms of depression in adults. A total … Read more
Consumption of ultra-processed foods is strongly associated with in increase in risk of frailty in older adults
In May 2019 researchers from Spain, the USA and Sweden published the results of their study to assess the association between ultra-processed food intake and frailty in community-dwelling older adults. … Read more
A high dairy intake is significantly associated with a reduced risk of diabetes type 2 and cardiovascular disease in women but not in men
In June 2019 researchers from Israel published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether dairy consumption has different gender-specific effects on the risk of diabetes type 2 … Read more
Iodine
The human body needs iodine to make the thyroid hormone. This hormone is critically important during foetal development, infancy, and childhood, for the brain and nervous system to develop normally. … Read more
A Mediterranean diet supplemented with dairy foods improves mood and processing speed
In November 2018 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the cognitive and psychological effects of a Mediterranean diet with adequate calcium for an ageing population. … Read more
Red and processed meat increases the risk of ischaemic heart disease whilst yoghurt, cheese and eggs reduces the risk
In April 2019 researchers from the UK, New Zealand, Sweden, Germany, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, The Netherlands, France, Italy and Greece published the results of their studies to assess … Read more
Specific dairy foods may contribute to breast cancer risk in women, although the risk varies by source of dairy
In February 2017 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the associations between the types and quantity of dairy foods consumed and the risk of … Read more
Iron
Iron is a mineral which helps to make haemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying chemical in the body’s red blood cells) and myoglobin (a protein in muscle cells). It is also essential for activating … Read more
Symbiotic yoghurt may improve hepatic steatosis and liver enzyme levels in individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
In June 2018 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the effect of symbiotic yoghurt consumption on hepatic steatosis and liver enzyme levels in individuals with … Read more
Yoghurt fermented with Lactobacillus bulgaricus may help to reduce summer heat fatigue
In June 2018 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess whether the consumption of yoghurt fermented with Lactobacillus bulgaricus reduced summer heat fatigue and associated symptoms … Read more
Higher total dairy intake, especially yoghurt, appears to reduce the risk of high blood pressure
In August 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between yoghurt, cheese and milk consumption and high blood pressure levels. 184,178 middle-aged … Read more
Intake of Bifidobacterium longum and fructo-oligosaccharides appears to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer
In June 2018 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the effect of yoghurt containing Bifidobacterium longum and fructo-oligosaccharides on risk of colorectal cancer. 27 individuals … Read more