A new Harvard study suggests skim milk and other products may decrease a man’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
The study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine looks at data from an ongoing study of more than 40,000 male doctors, pharmacists and other health professionals. The study is being lead by doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital, the Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health. The conclusion: regularly consuming low-fat dairy products—such as skim milk or low-fat yogurt—slightly decreases a man's risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The effect was slight but held true whether or not study participants were physically active, overweight or had a family history of diabetes.
Previous studies have shown that low-fat dairy products, as part of a diet that's rich in fruits and vegetables, also helps to reduce high blood pressure.
