The use of dairy products with a low percentage of fat is necessary for the elderly every day. This provides protection to bone tissue, preventing the development of osteoporosis.. Fatty dairy products do not have a similar effect..

People aged 50 years and older who eat at least three servings of skimmed milk or yogurt every day have higher bone density than their peers who neglect these foods. This conclusion was made by scientists from Harvard University..

The study included more than 3,200 people who were tested before regular consumption of low-fat dairy products and after. As a result, it turned out that the amount of calcium, as well as vitamin D, in the body of the participants increased markedly, while the consumption of saturated fats did not increase significantly..

Meanwhile, scientists note that more fatty foods made from milk, such as cream, fermented baked milk or ice cream, do not have a similar effect.. Nutrients in them are much less, while fat and sugar are contained in excess..

Osteoporosis is a serious disease in which there is a decrease in bone density, they become more fragile.. The disease is predominantly in the elderly and middle-aged people.. In the UK, this problem, according to statistics, is faced by almost one in two women and one in five men over the age of 50.

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