Research
Macro partitioning
Cow milk consumption is associated with lower risk of mortality and major cardiovascular disease events, and can improve insulin resistance, particularly when derived from pasture-fed cows with higher CLA and n-3 PUFA content.
Incorporating cow milk, particularly from pasture-fed cows, can support cardiovascular health and insulin resistance. The benefits are linked to higher levels of CLA and n-3 fatty acids in pasture-fed milk. Choose high-quality dairy sources for maximum metabolic benefit.
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Indeed, dairy consumption appear to be linked to a lower risk of mortality and major cardiovascular disease events... Some research has shown that a dietary pattern characterized by increased consumption of milk and dairy products, improve insulin resistance syndrome in overweight adults... fresh pasture feeding has been demonstrated to increase milk production in n-3 PUFA and CLA as compared with concentrated diets.
Why this rating
Supported by large epidemiological studies and animal models showing clear mechanistic pathways for pasture-fed milk benefits.
Source
Invited review: Human, cow, and donkey milk comparison: Focus on metabolic effects
Fabiano Cimmino et al. · Journal of Dairy Science · 2023
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