The Claim
Higher total dairy consumption, averaging 4.2 servings per day, is associated with a 7% increased risk of all-cause mortality compared to consumption of 0.8 servings per day in adults followed for up to 32 years.
What the research says
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Adults who consume an average of 4.2 servings of dairy per day have a 7% higher risk of dying from any cause over 32 years compared to those who consume 0.8 servings per day.
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Higher total dairy consumption, particularly at levels averaging 4.2 servings per day, is associated with a 7% increased risk of all-cause mortality compared to consumption of 0.8 servings per day, based on data from 217,755 adults followed for up to 32 years, suggesting that very high dairy intake may contribute modestly to reduced longevity.
Eating large amounts of whole milk increases saturated fat in the blood, which causes the liver to make more bad cholesterol and clear less of it. This builds up fatty plaques in artery walls, which can rupture or block blood flow, leading to heart attacks or strokes that cause death.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who ate a lot of dairy—about four servings a day—were slightly more likely to die over time than those who ate less, according to a long-term study of over 200,000 people. This doesn’t mean dairy is bad for everyone, but very high amounts may slightly raise the risk of dying earlier.
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