Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Consuming 3 servings of dairy foods per day reduces the risk of osteoporosis by maximizing peak bone mass during growth, slowing age-related bone loss, and reducing fracture risk.
Eat 3 servings of dairy every day to protect your bones. This means 3 cups of milk, yogurt, or cheese. If you are sensitive to lactose, choose low-lactose options or take a lactase enzyme with your dairy. Prioritize low-fat or non-fat versions to align with current guidelines.
StrongSupportsVERY_HIGH confidence
A large body of scientific evidence collected in recent decades demonstrates that an adequate intake of calcium and other nutrients from dairy foods reduces the risk of osteoporosis by increasing bone acquisition during growth, slowing age-related bone loss, and reducing osteoporotic fractures.
Why this rating
Supported by 139 scientific papers, 52 controlled intervention studies, and 180 published studies, plus government consensus.
Source
Major Scientific Advances with Dairy Foods in Nutrition and Health
Peter J. Huth et al. · Journal of Dairy Science · 2006
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