The Claim
Dairy fat intake is differentially associated with mortality risk across dairy products, with butter and dairy fat linked to increased risk in women and fermented milk linked to reduced risk, indicating product-specific effects rather than a uniform association with dairy.
What the research says
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Consuming butter and dairy fat is associated with higher mortality risk in women, while consuming fermented milk is associated with lower mortality risk, showing that different dairy products have different effects on lifespan.
See the scientific wording
The association between dairy fat intake and mortality is not uniform across dairy products, with butter and dairy fat showing increased risk in women while fermented milk shows a protective association, suggesting product-specific effects rather than a uniform dairy impact.
Butter and unfermented dairy fat increase saturated fats in the blood, which trigger inflammation in blood vessels and reduce their ability to relax, raising the chance of heart problems. Fermented milk contains bacteria that break down fats and make compounds that calm inflammation and help blood vessels work better.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that older women who ate more butter had a slightly higher chance of dying, but those who drank fermented milk like yogurt had a slightly lower chance. This means not all dairy products are the same — some might be a little harmful, others a little helpful.
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