Findings of previous studies on associations between dairy consumption and metabolic health status were inconsistent. This study aimed to assess the link between consumption of dairy foods and metabol Show more
Findings of previous studies on associations between dairy consumption and metabolic health status were inconsistent. This study aimed to assess the link between consumption of dairy foods and metabolic health status, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and adropin levels in adults. Cross-sectional. An observational study in Isfahan, Iran. Adults (n=527) selected by multistage cluster random sampling. Dietary intakes were assessed via a validated 168-item food frequency questionnaire. Anthropometric indices, blood pressure and biochemical parameters were assessed. The criteria proposed by Wildman Participants had a mean age of 42.66 years (45.7% women). Moderate consumption of total dairy was, respectively, linked to 58% lower odds of MU (OR Moderate consumption of total and low-fat dairy was associated with lower odds of being metabolically unhealthy in Iranian adults, but high-fat dairy intake was not. Hypertension was less common among individuals with higher dairy intake. No association was found between dairy intake and serum levels of BDNF or adropin. Show less