The Claim
A total dairy intake of 250–300 grams per day is associated with the lowest risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, with higher intakes associated with increased risk, indicating a U-shaped dose-response relationship.
What the research says
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People who consume 250–300 grams of dairy per day have the lowest risk of dying from any cause or from cardiovascular disease. Consuming more than this amount is linked to higher risk.
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Total dairy intake of 250–300 grams per day is associated with the lowest risk of both all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, with risk increasing at higher intakes, indicating a U-shaped dose-response relationship that suggests moderation is optimal for health.
Eating moderate amounts of yogurt and cheese introduces special fats and proteins that calm inflammation in the body, reduce bad cholesterol in the blood, and prevent blood clots. These changes protect the heart and blood vessels, lowering the chance of dying from heart disease or other causes. Eating more than this amount overwhelms the system, increasing harmful substances that damage blood vessels and raise death risk.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that people who eat about one to one and a half cups of milk plus a bit of cheese or yogurt each day live longer and have fewer heart problems than those who eat much more or much less. Eating too much dairy might slightly increase the risk of dying.
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