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For decades, we were told to avoid full-fat dairy. New research says otherwise
Science Daily • • general
Key Points:
- A Canadian study led by University of Toronto professor Harvey Anderson found that adults consuming three servings of full-fat dairy daily for 12 weeks showed no harmful changes in body weight, composition, metabolism, or cholesterol compared to those consuming little dairy.
- Participants who ate more full-fat dairy experienced improvements in blood pressure and increased intake of key nutrients like calcium, protein, and vitamin D, essential for bone and muscle health.
- The study challenges traditional dietary guidelines that discourage full-fat dairy due to saturated fat content, suggesting the health effects of dairy may depend on the complex food matrix rather than just individual nutrients.
- Researchers highlight the potential benefits of full-fat dairy for older adults, who need concentrated nutrition to maintain muscle and bone health despite lower calorie needs.
- While promising, the study was small and short-term, indicating a need for larger, longer research to confirm these findings and their implications for chronic disease risk.
