The Claim
Substituting saturated fats from unprocessed red meat with dairy products is associated with a 9–18% lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Replacing saturated fats from unprocessed red meat with dairy products is linked to a 9–18% reduction in cardiovascular disease risk.
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Substituting saturated fats from unprocessed red meat with dairy products is associated with a 9–18% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, suggesting that even unprocessed red meat may carry more cardiovascular risk than previously assumed when compared to dairy.
When dairy fats replace red meat fats in the diet, compounds in dairy lower bad cholesterol, reduce inflammation in blood vessels, and improve how well blood vessels relax, which prevents plaque buildup and lowers the chance of heart attacks and strokes.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that if people swap some of the fat from red meat (like steak) for fat from dairy (like milk or cheese), they have a slightly lower risk of heart disease. This suggests that even plain, unprocessed red meat might not be as heart-healthy as we thought compared to dairy.
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