Macro partitioning
Higher consumption of whole fat dairy (at least two servings per day) is associated with a lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome and a lower incidence of hypertension and diabetes compared to zero intake.
If you consume dairy, choosing whole fat options (like whole milk, full-fat yogurt, or cheese) and consuming at least two servings daily is associated with a lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes compared to not consuming dairy or consuming only low fat dairy. This association holds across diverse global populations, suggesting that the fat content in dairy may not be detrimental and might even be beneficial for metabolic health when compared to low fat alternatives.
Higher intake of total dairy (at least two servings/day compared with zero intake; OR 0.76... was associated with a lower prevalence of MetS... Higher intakes of whole fat dairy consumed alone (OR 0.72... were associated with a lower MetS prevalence... Higher intake of total dairy... was associated with a lower incidence of hypertension (HR 0.89...) and diabetes (HR 0.88...)
Why this rating
Large multinational prospective cohort study (PURE) with 147,812 participants and long follow-up (median 9.1 years), though observational design limits causal inference.
Source
Association of dairy consumption with metabolic syndrome, hypertension and diabetes in 147 812 individuals from 21 countries
Balaji Bhavadharini et al. · BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care · 2020
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