Dairy Products: Dietary and Medical Importance

Milk is a widely consumed beverage that offers essential macro- and micronutrients. Milk and dairy products are often regarded as having both positive and negative health implications: their nutritional composition contributes beneficially to human health, while the considerable proportion of saturated fat raises concerns regarding possible adverse effects on cardiovascular function. This chapter reviews the most important literature on dairy consumption and human health, drawing upon epidemiological, experimental, and biochemical evidence. Overall, accumulated research suggests that incorporating dairy products into a balanced diet may be advantageous for health