In a recent study conducted in Quebec, the authors have reported
that a high consumption of calcium from dairy products, including milk, was
related to a better profile of blood lipids. Blood cholesterol is in effect an
important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The consumption of milk would
maintain blood levels higher in HDL-cholesterol (good cholesterol), which is
regarded as a protective factor for cardiovascular diseases. The milk fat would
be also associated to a composition of particles of LDL cholesterol (bad
cholesterol) which would be less harmful to the health of the heart.In a recent study conducted in Quebec, the authors have reported
that a high consumption of calcium from dairy products, including milk, was
related to a better profile of blood lipids. Blood cholesterol is in effect an
important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The consumption of milk would
maintain blood levels higher in HDL-cholesterol (good cholesterol), which is
regarded as a protective factor for cardiovascular diseases. The milk fat would
be also associated to a composition of particles of LDL cholesterol (bad
cholesterol) which would be less harmful to the health of the heart.