Love milk?
According to findings from the Singapore Chinese Health Study, adults who consume at least one 240ml glass of cow’s milk every day has a 12 per cent lower risk of diabetes than those who do not.
The findings from the study, led by principal investigator Professor Koh Woon Puay, was published in the Journal of Nutrition earlier this year in February.
According to Prof Koh, milk and dairy lower the risk of diabetes and hypertension, as they contain minerals such as calcium. These minerals increase the body’s insulin secretion and sensitivity, which in turn regulates blood sugar levels.
She also noted that Asians drink less milk than people from other countries due to the misperception that Asians tend to be more lactose intolerant, a common belief however not supported by solid evidence to date.
Media Coverage:
- The Straits Times, 24 May 2017
- Lianhe Zaobao, 24 May 2017