Milk intake and risk of mortality and fractures in women and men: cohort studies

28 Oct 2016Karl Michaëlsson, professor, Alicja Wolk, professor, Sophie Langenskiöld, senior lecturer, Samar Basu, professor, Eva Warensjö Lemming, researcher, Håkan Melhus, professor, Liisa Byberg, associate professor

High milk intake was associated with higher mortality in one cohort of women and in another cohort of men, and with higher fracture incidence in women.

Cohort Study
4 effects
20 years
106772 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Cow milk (A1 β-casein) Beverage risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Cow milk (A1 β-casein)
Beverage

Oxidative stress Lymphatic outcome
Minor increase risk of Oxidative stress
Lymphatic system

High evidence
9.0%

Cow milk (A1 β-casein) Beverage risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Cow milk (A1 β-casein)
Beverage

Inflammation Lymphatic outcome
Minor increase risk of Inflammation
Lymphatic system

High evidence
9.0%

Cow milk (A1 β-casein) Beverage risk & protective factor
Risk Factor Cow milk (A1 β-casein)
Beverage

Mortality Musculoskeletal outcome
Increased risk of Mortality
Musculoskeletal system

High evidence
93.0%

Cow milk (A1 β-casein) Beverage risk & protective factor
Minor Risk Factor Cow milk (A1 β-casein)
Beverage

Fracture Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor increase risk of Fracture
Musculoskeletal system

High evidence
5.0%