The Claim

Dairy product consumption as a whole is not significantly associated with total mortality or cardiovascular mortality in men aged 55–69.

Source: Dairy consumption and 10-y total and cardiovascular mortality: a prospective cohort study in the Netherlands.

What the research says

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In plain English

In men aged 55 to 69, eating dairy products as part of the diet does not change the risk of dying from any cause or from heart disease.

See the scientific wording

Dairy product consumption as a whole shows no significant association with total or cardiovascular mortality in men aged 55–69, indicating that overall dairy intake does not meaningfully alter mortality risk in this population.

Why this might work

The nutrients in dairy products, like calcium, protein, and certain fats, are processed by the body in a way that keeps blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels stable without triggering harmful changes in blood vessels or inflammation. This balance means eating dairy doesn’t increase or decrease the chance of dying from heart disease or other causes in middle-aged men.

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What the research says

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  1. Study: Dairy consumption and 10-y total and cardiovascular mortality: a prospective cohort study in the Netherlands.

    For men between 55 and 69, eating dairy like milk, cheese, or butter didn’t make them more or less likely to die over 10 years, according to this study. It found no clear link between dairy and death risk in this group.

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