That is what a research paper in the prestigious December 2010 Annals of Internal Medicine has reported after a large cohort study. Now usually the larger a study - all things being equal - the more reliable the data collected. The incidence of type two diabetes fell significantly as the levels of the fatty acid trans- palmitoleic acid - found in whole fat dairy products -increased. In fact, adults with the highest levels of this fatty acid had a sixty per cent lower incidence of diabetes when compared to those with the lowest levels. Higher levels of trans - palmitoleic were also associated with better metabolic profiles on lab testing. In other words, those with the highest levels of this fatty acid in this study were healthier than those with lower levels. It must be said, however that this is an association, a direct causal relationship has not yet been definitively established. No doubt, further research is required. So should we consume whole fat milk and cheese? Why not? Taken in sensible proportions as part our balanced nutritional requirements, the data has shown benefit. I take cheese and lactose free milk sensibly - and enjoy them too. So add these to your nutritional intake - after consultation with your doctor or/and certified nutritionist of course. Discuss this study with them, you both might learn something!
Sources: Annals of Internal Medicine December 2010, Med Page Today.
To your abundant health,
Dr Ike
Functional Health Expert and Health Coach
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