SynthesisEuropean journal of clinical nutrition2026
Association between dairy intake and multiple health outcomes: a scoping review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
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- Impact of Plant-Based Drinks on Cardiometabolic Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2026Pooled it
- Association between dairy intake and multiple health outcomes: a scoping review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.European journal of clinical nutrition · 2026Pooled it
- The doseFrontiers in nutrition · 2026Pooled it
- Nutritional Life Cycle Assessment of Cow Milk in Northern Italy: Implications for Comparisons with Plant-Based Alternatives.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Association of the Dietary Index for Gut Microbiota with site-specific Osteoporosis: Insights from machine learning applied to a national population.Metabolism open · 2026Article
- Assessment of Serbian adults' diet through cluster analysis approach - findings from the national health interview survey.BMC public health · 2026Article
- The Relationship Between Searching for Information on Dairy Products, Their Consumption, and Attitudes Towards New Dairy Products.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Hybrid machine learning driven optimization of multilayer SPR sensor for high sensitivity milk fat detection.PloS one · 2026Article
- Current Research in Fermented Foods: Bridging Tradition and Science.Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2025Review
- Early-Life famine exposure and the risk of depression and anxiety in adulthood: evidence from the China Multi-Ethnic Cohort (CMEC).BMC psychiatry · 2025Article
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Abstract
Food-based dietary guidelines acknowledge non-fortified dairy foods as a source of multiple essential vitamins and minerals as well as high-quality protein. Considering the cultural significance of dairy foods in our diet and the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, it is essential to continuously evaluate the entirety of data regarding the impact of dairy consumption on various health-related outcomes. A systematic literature search was performed in three databases: Medline, Embase, and Web of Science. Systematic reviews published between January 2014 and February 2024 based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs), prospective cohort studies, case-control studies, and/or cross-sectional studies in adults, focusing on the consumption of bovine dairy products were evaluated for inclusion. Reports from the World Cancer Research Fund on selected cancer outcomes were also included in this review. We identified 95 reports encompassing five dairy exposure categories on 29 different health outcomes. Out of 281 associations identified, 37.7% linked dairy consumption to a reduced risk, while 48.0% showed no association with disease risk. Inconclusive results were found in 10.0% of the associations, and 4.3% indicated an increased risk of adverse health outcomes. Overall, the evidence suggests that consuming dairy is not associated with an increased risk of non-communicable diseases or mortality. In fact, it may moderately reduce the risk of several health outcomes, including adverse cardiovascular outcomes and certain cancers such as bladder, breast, colorectal, liver, oral, and ovarian. Some studies have also linked dairy consumption to improved body composition, lower rates of type 2 diabetes, and better bone health.
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