The Claim
Daily dairy consumption for 16 weeks reduces high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in males with abdominal obesity.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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In men with abdominal obesity, drinking or eating dairy every day for 16 weeks leads to a decrease in HDL cholesterol levels.
See the scientific wording
The reduction in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol observed in males with abdominal obesity after 16 weeks of daily dairy consumption is a counterintuitive finding that requires further investigation, as HDL is typically considered protective against cardiovascular disease.
Eating a lot of dairy changes how the liver handles fats and cholesterol, causing it to break down more of the good cholesterol particles and send fewer of them into the blood.
What the research says
1 studyIn a study, men with big bellies ate a lot of dairy for four months, and their 'good' cholesterol went down — which is surprising because we usually think higher 'good' cholesterol is better. The study confirms this odd result happened.
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