Research
Mixed
Dairy products provide a synergistic anti-obesity effect beyond elemental calcium, likely due to bioactive compounds in the whey fraction.
If you tolerate dairy, include 3-4 servings of low-fat dairy daily during weight loss. This provides synergistic benefits from whey proteins and calcium that are not found in calcium supplements alone.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
This augmented effect of dairy products is likely due to additional bioactive compounds in dairy that act synergistically with calcium to attenuate adiposity.
Why this rating
Mechanisms are proposed but not fully elucidated; relies on animal and human observational data.
Source
Role of dietary calcium and dairy products in modulating adiposity
Michael B. Zemel · Lipids · 2003
DOI 10.1007/s11745-003-1044-6
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