Some dairy products have been shown to trigger negative effects on the heart.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, GIACARTA – Products milk such as cheese, butter, smoothies and yogurt are popular with many people because they are believed to have good health benefits in addition to milk. However, the results of recent studies suggest that dairy products it can actually trigger negative effects on heart health.
Studies published in European Journal of Preventive Cardiology analyzed 1929 patients with a mean age of 61.8 years with various aspects of their lifestyle, such as drug use, diet and milk intake. When a follow-up was performed, doctors found that participants who consumed more dairy had a higher risk of stroke and death. In particular, people who eat more butter are more prone to acute myocardial infarction, while cheese lovers are safer than that.
Saturated fat and high cholesterol content are the reasons why dairy products produce heart problematic. Excessive consumption of dairy products can also be more dangerous, for cardiovascular patients or not, because it can increase the risk of premature death.
“This discovery is surprising. High dairy intake is also associated with increased heart health risk because it can lead to fatty deposits in the arteries, “the researchers said. Times Now NewsTuesday (8/11/2022).
Butter and cheese are the most unhealthy products because their milk content is relatively lighter, while yogurt is mostly health-supporting prebiotics. Butter and cheese are high in cholesterol and saturated, as well as trans fat, which makes them unhealthy. In a 100 gram serving, butter provides 3 grams of trans fat, 215 mg of cholesterol, 51 mg of saturated fat.
Therefore, experts recommend eating the right kind of milk for the body, especially in people who are struggling with heart or metabolic problems. Furthermore, it is important to make the right choices that support the cardiovascular system.
“Milk and dairy products don’t necessarily have to fall into the category of unhealthy foods. However, it is the part that ultimately affects overall health for better or for worse, “the researchers said.
