A Good Reason to Eat (More) Dairy
November 2nd, 2009
A study published in the September issue of Stroke magazine cited results of a new study that suggests consuming more calcium may prevent blood vessel blockages to the brain. It was based on a survey of 41,526 people of Japanese descent aged 40 to 59.
Calcium intake (particularly from dairy products) directly correlated with lower blood pressure in survey participants, and lower risk for a stroke as a result. Calcium from diary may be more effective than calcium from non-dairy sources due to a protein called casein which enhances calcium absorption.
How much dairy should you add to your diet? The daily recommended intake is 1,000 mg/day…so drink a glass or two of water, and eat some cheese and yogurt with lunch or dinner.
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