We prove the benefits of milk for the heart

Recently, dairy products are often criticized for their ability to increase the level of cholesterol in the body. However, a number of studies conducted by scientists from Europe, the USA and Japan shows that no link between fat dairy products and high risk of stroke and premature death - does not exist. Moreover, the milk can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.

The higher the percentage of fat on the packaging of milk, the higher the level of saturated fat in the solid therein. Saturated fats contribute to raising blood cholesterol levels, and it is one of the main causes of diseases of the circulatory system and blood vessels, the main of which - atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke. For this reason, dietitians recommend to abandon the use of products with saturated fats. Among dairy products are advised to choose low-fat or low-fat.

However, the study by experts from Harvard University and the University of Wageningen, has shown that the milk - a very useful product for heart and blood vessels. According to them, drinking three glasses of milk a week can reduce the risk of heart disease by 18 percent. In addition, regular consumption of milk protects the body from calcium deficiency, and with it, and cancer. "Milk and dairy products - one of the most nutritious, and they are available to all segments of the population and are useful in that they contain useful natural substances, such as calcium, potassium and protein" - shares the views of the study's lead author Cindy Schweitzer.

At the same time, scientists from Harvard University have found that fans of dairy products more than others prone to heart attacks and strokes. In defense of his opinion of the expert evidence led 17 other similar studies from Europe, USA and Japan. All of them also say that the fat content of dairy products is not associated with an increased risk of stroke or death.

Earlier, the special benefits of milk for the heart said Australian scientists. Their 16-year study found that people who consume organic dairy products have a 69 percent lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease. More information about this can be found in the "European Journal of Clinical Nutrition." (READ MORE)

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