The Claim
Increasing daily dairy intake from approximately 2 to 3.5 servings in older adults aged 87.8 years living in institutional aged care homes is associated with a reduction in the incidence of falls and fractures over a 2-year period, without worsening serum lipid profiles.
What the research says
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Older adults in care homes who increase their daily dairy intake from 2 to 3.5 servings experience fewer falls and fractures over two years, and their blood lipid levels do not worsen.
See the scientific wording
Increasing daily dairy intake from approximately 2 to 3.5 servings in older adults aged 87.8 years living in institutional aged care homes is associated with a likely reduction in the incidence of falls and fractures over a 2-year period, without worsening serum lipid profiles, suggesting this dietary intervention may be a safe and effective strategy to improve musculoskeletal outcomes in this vulnerable population.
More dairy gives the body more calcium and protein, which strengthens bones and builds muscle, making it harder to fall and break bones.
What the research says
1 studyIn nursing homes, giving older adults more milk, yogurt, and cheese helped them fall less and break fewer bones, without making their blood fats worse — so it’s a safe and helpful change.
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