What evidence is there regarding the effectiveness of dairy intake to reduce ASCVD risk factors?
The evidence is mixed with regard to the effectiveness of dairy intake to reduce ASCVD risk factors. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, which includes low-fat dairy products, was shown to reduce ASCVD risk factors, while the PURE (Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology) study indicated that dairy intake was associated with a 23% lower mortality. However, Song et al. indicated an 11% increase in cardiovascular mortality rate with dairy consumption as compared with vegetable protein.