Khaberni - A recent study has shown that drinking one glass of milk daily may reduce the risk of stroke by up to 10%.
Researchers indicate that a slight increase in dairy product consumption could help prevent thousands of medical cases.
A team of researchers in Japan conducted a study on adults aged between 30 and 79, and found that consuming 180 grams of milk daily – equivalent to a medium-sized glass – is associated with a decreased likelihood of stroke.
The study did not track actual cases, but relied on a ten-year simulation model using Japanese population data. The model compared current milk consumption levels with a hypothetical scenario where consumption increases to 180 grams per day, the level recommended in Japan.
The researchers estimated that continuing the current consumption levels would lead to approximately 1.76 million stroke cases in Japan over ten years, including more than 267,000 deaths. However, increasing milk consumption would contribute to the prevention of about 123,618 stroke cases and 18,721 deaths during the same period.
The researchers explained that the benefits are due to essential nutrients in milk, such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium, which help regulate blood pressure and improve blood circulation. They confirmed that milk is the main source of calcium in Japan, associated with reduced blood pressure and decreased risk of stroke, in addition to supporting bone and dental health.
Milk also contains high-quality protein which includes all essential amino acids, enhancing muscle mass and helping to feel fuller for longer, in addition to vitamin "B12" that supports the nervous system and the production of red blood cells, and iodine necessary for thyroid functions.
The study pointed out that the average milk consumption in Japan is still relatively low, at about 61.8 grams per day, meaning that many people may not be getting sufficient amounts of these beneficial nutrients.
