Study: Dairy Fat Could Lower Risk of Diabetes

A recent study published in the journal Circulations suggest that dairy fats may guard against Type 2 diabetes.  According to the Daily Agri-News, the study doesn’t show full cause and effect, there are several reason why full-fat milk, yogurt, and cheeses could delay the development of diabetes.  An LSU Ag Center dietician, notes that it could be the full-fat dairy products keep you fuller longer.

That would help reduce the number of calories we take in a day.

The study followed 3,000 adults for two decades and showed that those who had higher dairy fatty acids in their blood showed a lower incidence of diabetes.  Other studies looking at the connection between vitamins and minerals in dairy products and a reduced risk of diabetes, but those results were inconclusive.  May notes that recommendations are to continue to consume lower-fat dairy products.

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