![]() However, randomized trials of low-fat milk have not consistently found milk to lower blood pressure. Milk contains potassium, magnesium, and calcium, which helps to regulate blood pressure. A meta-analysis of 15 prospective cohort studies found that low-fat and fermented milk were moderately protective of stroke, possibly due to a reduction in blood pressure.Drinking skim milk was associated with a lower risk. Whole milk was associated with 1.5 times the risk of heart disease in women drinking 1-2 glasses or more a day.There was a 6% increase in CVD risk when dairy fat was replaced with other animal fats (e.g., from red meat). However, when dairy fat was swapped with an equal amount of calories from polyunsaturated or vegetables oils, there was a 24% and 10% lower risk of CVD, respectively. ![]()
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