New research links drinking lowfat milk to lower risk for heart disease
June 26, 2008Grabbing as little as one glass of lowfat or fat free milk could help protect your heart, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers found that adults who had at least one serving of lowfat milk or milk products each day had 37 percent lower odds of poor kidney function linked to heart disease compared to those who drank little or no lowfat milk.
To determine heart disease risk, researchers from several universities in the United States and Norway measured the kidney function of more than 5,000 older adults ages 45 to 84. They tracked eating patterns and tested albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) – a measure that when too low, can indicate poor kidney function and an extremely high risk for cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association.
Researchers found that people who reported consuming more lowfat milk and milk products had lower ACR, or healthier kidney function. In fact, lowfat milk and milk products was the only food group evaluated that on its own, was significantly linked to a reduced risk for kidney dysfunction. The study authors cited other research suggesting milk protein, vitamin D, magnesium and calcium may contribute to milk's potential heart health benefits.
An overall healthy diet, including lowfat milk and milk products, whole grains, fruits and vegetables was also associated with a benefit – 20 percent lower ACR or healthier kidney function.
The National Kidney Foundation estimates that kidney disease affects about 26 million Americans – and kidney disease is both a cause and a consequence of cardiovascular disease, the number one killer of Americans. An estimated one out of three adults is currently living with some form of cardiovascular disease.
Milk provides nine essential nutrients, including calcium, vitamin A, vitamin D, protein and potassium. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend drinking three glasses of lowfat or fat free milk each day.
Source: Weber Shandwick Worldwide
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There were several previous studies on large groups of people that resulted in clear indication that regular milk is much better for your body then lowfat/fat free products which went through chemical process firsat to completely remove fat and later add the desired amount of it back into the product.
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There is a link between obesity and lowfat foods.
Normal food signals your body to stop eating, if you listen....
Jun 27, 2008
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Regular milk is even better, having CLA that promotes metabolizing fats, and milk from grazing cows (rather than grain-fed cows) has the full compliment of CLA and well-balanced fatty acids.
And while Brant is right on un-naturally low-fat food and obesity, this article is not on obesity. So while the article is incomplete and misleading for leaving out whole milk, its main point that milk is good for you is still valid.
Jun 27, 2008
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These traits might or might not counteract the relationships found, we do not know. Maybe low fat milk is good to prevent kidney problems, but natural milk is better to prevent heart problems - there are so many studies, I assume if I put enough time into finding some that suit me, I could 'prove' just that!
In any case, the title is wrong!