Dairy Might Help Boost Bone Mineral Density

Bone mineral density is a measurement of the calcium and other minerals in your bones and can predict your risk of bone fractures. According to a study published in The Journal of Nutrition, consumption of dairy products might contribute to bone health.

Analyzing results of 904 participants in the Boston Puerto Rican Osteoporosis Study who also completed food frequency questionnaires, researchers determined that higher consumption of milk, yogurt, cheese and other dairy products was associated with higher levels of bone mineral density, particularly when subjects had adequate levels of vitamin D.