The Health Edge: Is Full-Fat Dairy Bad For You?

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Does saturated fat cause heart disease?

In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John review two recent studies that have implication for health.

1. Does taking a daily multi-mineral supplement reduce your disease risk?

2. Is full fat dairy bad for your health? Enjoy the podcast!

Serial measures of circulating biomarkers of dairy fat and total and cause-specific mortality in older adults- the Cardiovascular Health Study

Circulating Biomarkers of Dairy Fat and Risk of Incident Diabetes among US Men and Women in Two Large Prospective Cohorts

Association of Multivitamin and Mineral Supplementation and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

 

Information for the 2018 Health and Happiness Retreat with Mark and John La Montana Azul, CR December 2-7, 2018

 

5 thoughts on “The Health Edge: Is Full-Fat Dairy Bad For You?”

    • Mark Pettus

      Large population studies like the PURE trial do indeed have many confounding variables that make solid interpretation difficult. With respect to the interpretation of published clinical trials, it can be fairly stated that for very MD there is an equal and opposite MD. In my opinion, the value of the PURE trial, understanding these are just associations, is that quality of the food source, regardless of the macronutrient under consideration, is what matters most. Thanks for listening to the Health Edge. Mark

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  2. Dayna

    This addresses low-fat vs. full-fat dairy, but it does not address the question of “to have dairy or not to have it” — There are so many functional practitioners advising against dairy altogether (such as Mark Hyman and Kelly Brogan) especially for autoimmune and mental health issues. Do you think A2 milk might be an option for these patients? Frankly, I find the conversation around dairy to be very confusing. Even on the Wahls protocol (no dairy but highly nutrient dense with organ meats, pigmented fruits and veg, etc.), she is low in the RDA of calcium, so I have been hesitant to eliminate dairy, even though I suspect my hormones may be better off without it. Can you enlighten me here, or perhaps do a podcast just on the many-sided topic of dairy and human nutrition? Thanks!!

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    • Mark Pettus

      Hi Dayna,
      This landscape is very confusing indeed. While the research is limited, I do believe there are some people sensitive to casein in dairy and may do better with an A2 form. I do eliminate dairy on an elimination trial (along with grains) and many people do better, noting flares of inflammation with re-introduction of dairy. A pure paleo approach would eliminate dairy all together though I do feel fermented dairy e.g. yogurt-kefir is usually well tolerated and may be health promoting. Many people I work with are low-income and still find dairy an economical source of nutrients and protein. In the absence of lactose intolerance, I suggest full-fat forms and if they have access, suggest A2 dairy. Great idea to elaborate more on this topic. John and I have discussed the value of raw milk (I like the Weston Price Foundation’s Philosophy) as well as A1 vsA2 casein and the inflammatory considerations. Mark

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      • Dayna

        Thank you Mark! I appreciate your nuanced portrayal of the considerations with dairy.. It’s refreshing to hear some honest, caring dialogue on these issues. I’ll be tuning in! All best, D

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