Consumption of milk is said to increase cholesterol levels.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — High cholesterol levels can make a person more at risk for chronic health problems, such as stroke, hypertension, or heart attack. In this regard, many people believe that consumption of milk It also contributes to increasing cholesterol levels in the body.
Reporting from the Times of India, Sunday (10/4/2022), according to a study in International Journal of Obesity, drinking milk did not have a significant impact on cholesterol levels. Drinking milk actually has the potential to reduce levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and good cholesterol (HDL) in the body.
The study also found that milk consumption regularly can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by 14 percent. Studies also emphasize that consumption of milk in moderation or in moderation does not cause a spike in cholesterol levels or weight gain.
There are several things that make milk consumption good for health. One of them is because of the fat content in milk. In 250 ml of milk there are 8 grams of fat.
In addition, milk is also rich in other nutrients needed by the body in daily life. Some of these nutrients are calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B12, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and iodine.
Cholesterol is actually a compound in the blood that is needed by the body to build healthy cells. Therefore, the presence of cholesterol in normal levels is not detrimental to health.
Cholesterol needs to be watched out for if LDL cholesterol levels increase to dangerous levels. High LDL cholesterol levels can encourage plaque buildup in blood vessels which can lead to heart problems.
One way to control cholesterol levels is to maintain a healthy diet. In addition to milk, animal foods are also often seen as bad food for cholesterol levels.
Actually, limiting certain food groups is not ideal for maintaining health. The most important thing is to control portions so you don’t overeat. For example, drinking one glass of milk per day, eating 4-6 eggs per week, or eating red meat twice per week will not harm your health.
The types of foods that need to be limited or avoided are fried foods or oily foods. These types of foods contain trans fats which can increase LDL cholesterol levels.
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