New research suggests that consuming milk decreases the risk of heart disease, according to an article published in the Journal of Epidemiology.
Andy Ness from Bristol University carried out a 25 year study involving more than 5,700 Scottish men between the ages of 35 and 64 years old. He found that death from heart disease was 8% lower among men who drank more than 190ml of milk a day compared with those who drank less.
The study also showed that death from all causes, including cancer and stroke, was 10% lower among milk drinkers than non-drinkers.
The news was welcomed by the UK Dairy Council’s nutrition manager, Anita Wells, who said it offered further proof that dairy products have a vital role to play in the diet.