Milk intake and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension and prostate cancer
Milk intake is widely recommended for a healthy diet. Recent evidences suggest that milk/dairy products are associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and hypertension. On the other hand, high calcium intake has been associated with a higher risk of prostate cancer. The calcium and vitamin D content in dairy foods could have beneficial effects on glucose metabolism and renin/angiotensin system as well regulates body weight. The association between high dairy/calcium consumption and prostate cancer risk are related to the presence of estrogens and insulin like growth factor (IGF-I) in milk. Based on the current evidence, it is possible that milk/dairy products, when consumed in adequate amounts and mainly with reduced fat content, has a beneficial effect on the prevention of hypertension and diabetes. Its potential role in the pathogenesis of prostate cancer is not well supported and requires additional study.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Endocrinologia e Metabologia
2009
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-27302009000500021 |
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