After all, arterosclerosis has to do with calcium deposits in the arteries (dairy-calcium). ??
Calcium intake from diet is not associated with arterial calcification.
Reference: Samelson EJ, et al. Calcium intake is not associated with increased coronary artery calcification: the Framingham Study. AJCN 2012;96:1274-80
Higher intakes of calcium from food or supplements are associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.
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Veettil SK, Ching SM, Lim KG, Saokaew S, Phisalprapa P, Chaiyakunapruk N. Effects of calcium on the incidence of recurrent colorectal adenomas: A systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials. Medicine (Baltimore). 2017;96(32):e7661. (PubMed)
Atherosclerosis plaque progression is caused by the inability of circulating macrophage to clear cholesterol through efferocytosis. Source: I work for a pharma company studying treatments for Atherosclerosis plaque regression.
Maybe pasteurized dairy because of the cauterized protein and minerals but raw dairy provides a plethora of bioavailable nutrients and also a ton of beneficial bacteria among other health promoting nutrients. One of the most nutrient dense foods on earth.