Lactose as a nutrient
Lactose is the principal sugar (or carbohydrate) naturally found, in various amount, in milk and dairy. Lactase, an enzyme present…
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The power of milk in a new life cycle assessment framework
Food and diet have distinguished impact on human health and on environment. In this study, Katerina Stylianou et al. proposes…
What are the symptoms of lactose intolerance?
Lactose intolerance manifests itself by one or many of the following symptoms: bloating, diarrhea, and flatulence, which occur after lactose…
The truth about the scientific evidence on dairy and health
Dairy are sometimes blamed, because they would increase the risk of certain chronic disease, generating skepticism among consumers, who turn…
So you think you’re lactose intolerant? Check with your doctor first!
The findings of this study are further evidence of a widespread tendency for people to seek to exercise control over…
Dietary calcium better than supplements for bone health
Calcium is renowned to be a key nutrient for bones. In this review, James H O’Keefe et al. determined the…
Milk and cheese are associated with a lower stroke risk
Higher milk consumption has been associated with a lower stroke risk in different reports. Here, de Goede et al conducted…
Yogurt among dietary-priorities for cardiometabolic health
Whereas diet-related cardiometabolic diseases, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, produce large global health…
New US Dietary Guidelines: what about dairy products and yogurt?
The US Dietary Guidelines are updated every 5 years, to take into account changes in knowledge of nutrition. The latest…
Milk instead of sugary drinks: good for children’s weight
Because sugary drinks are a considerable concern in the current context of obesity, milk represents a beneficial alternative for controlling…