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“A new small study shows that drinking a fermented dairy beverage improves memory in healthy adults. People who consumed kefir exhibited improvements in relational memory – the capacity to remember associations between objects, places, people, or events, such as associating a name with a face.”

“The design included two phases: four weeks of delivered meals and four weeks of self-provided meals. The vegan diet excluded animal products. The omnivorous diet included targets for meat, eggs, and dairy.”

“Calcium is essential for bone health, muscle function, and overall metabolism, but there's a lot of confusion about how much we need, the best sources, and whether supplementation is safe. Beyond bone health, calcium's role in heart and brain function is gaining attention, particularly in the context of dairy consumption.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores creatine, dairy's effect on polyphenols, eggs' health impact, and new weight loss drugs like Ozempic in her latest Q&A.

“But sometimes, the compounds can work against each other, limiting their absorption and diminishing their healthful effects. In this Aliquot, I address concerns about possible conflicts between matrix components in bananas and dairy products that might diminish the healthful effects of polyphenols.”

“One human study found lower 24-hour urinary recovery of chlorogenic-acid metabolites when coffee was consumed with milk, while another found no meaningful change in plasma exposure. Together, the studies suggest that dairy may alter metabolism without reliably removing coffee's broader benefits.”

“Dairy, fortified foods, calcium-set tofu, canned fish with bones, and suitable greens can contribute. Iron supports development and oxygen transport, and pediatric testing can help distinguish a true gap from nonspecific symptoms such as fatigue.”

“Found in fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, the body converts sugars into glucose and uses them for energy. In moderation, they provide essential calories. Refined sugar, however, is a highly processed product derived from sugar cane or sugar beets.”

“A randomized controlled trial in formula-fed infants given meat-based or dairy-based complimentary diets (same total calories, protein, and fat) showed the length-for-age increased in the meat group and declined in the dairy group.”

“These are general targets, not prescriptions for every age, kidney condition, body composition, or energy goal. Fish, poultry, meat, dairy, and protein powders can provide concentrated essential amino acids; people eating only plant foods may need more deliberate planning.”