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Effect of Yogurt Consumption on Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors: a Narrative Review

  • 01-03-2021
  • Obesity
  • Cardiovascular Disease (JHY Wu, Section Editor)
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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) comprises risk factors such as obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, and hyperglycemia. Here we described the outcome of various yogurt consumption, either conventional, low-fat, high-fat, Greek, or enriched with nutrients or probiotics: (1) on the parameters of MetS risk factors and (2) on the mechanisms of action of the MetS risk factors.

Recent Finding

The majority (25 studies) of clinical trials and meta-analyses of clinical trials reported a beneficial effect of yogurt consumption in the prevention of MetS risk. Yogurt components, such as calcium, vitamin D, proteins, and probiotics, were associated with the multiple beneficial effects on the prevention of MetS.

Summary

In general, yogurt consumption may be promoted within healthy dietary patterns to prevent MetS. More studies are needed to determine what type of yogurt has the greatest benefits for specific MetS risk factor prevention.
Title
Effect of Yogurt Consumption on Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors: a Narrative Review
Authors
Leila Khorraminezhad
Iwona Rudkowska
Publication date
01-03-2021
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Nutrition Reports / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 2161-3311
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-020-00344-y
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