The Claim
Consumption of yogurt and cheese is associated with a 16–26% lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality and an 11–16% lower risk of all-cause mortality, independent of other dairy products.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
People who eat yogurt and cheese have a lower risk of dying from heart disease and from any cause compared to those who do not, even when accounting for other dairy foods.
See the scientific wording
Consumption of yogurt and cheese is specifically associated with a 16–26% lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality and an 11–16% lower risk of all-cause mortality, independent of other dairy products, suggesting fermented dairy may have unique protective effects against cardiovascular death.
Good bacteria in yogurt and cheese break down milk components into compounds that calm inflammation in blood vessels and help the lining of blood vessels work better, which lowers the chance of heart disease and death from it.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who ate more yogurt and cheese were less likely to die from heart disease or other causes, even when compared to people who ate other dairy like milk. This suggests yogurt and cheese might be especially good for your heart.
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