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. © ABE&M todos os direitos reservados.
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Martini, L. A., & Wood, R. J. (2009). Ingestão de leite e risco de diabetes melito tipo 2, hipertensão e câncer de próstata. Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia e Metabologia, 53(5), 688–694. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0004-27302009000500021
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