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	Improve Your Heart Health An important study indicated 3-a-day of dairy can help people improve blood profiles and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. For more information, see the Dairy Council Digest about Changing Perspectives on Fat, Saturated Fat & Heart Disease.

Heart Disease/Hypertension

Fact Sheets

Dairy's Role in Managing Blood Pressure Fact Sheet
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Potassium Recommendations Fact Sheet
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5 Days of DASH (PDF: 541kb)*
*This may not be appropriate for a low sodium diet.
DASH Nutrition Fact Sheet (PDF: 130k)
Daily DASH Diary Brochure (PDF: 503k)
DASH Advertorial - Adults (PDF: 1328k)

News Releases

American Heart Association's Updated Guidelines Advise Focus on Women's Lifetime Heart Risk (Press Release: 2007)
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Low-fat Dairy Products Linked to Better Blood Pressure (Press Release: 2006)
American Heart Association Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations Recognize Dairy’s Role in a Heart-Healthy Diet (Press Release: 2006)
Studies Show: Lose Fat, Gain Lean Muscle (Press Release: 2005)

Supportive Science

Spotlight On Dairy Foods, Dairy Nutrients & Blood Pressure
Volume 80, Number 1 January/February 2009
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The Benefits of Dairy Foods in Health Promotion
Dairy Council Digest, May/June 2004
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Key Findings: National Medical Association Consensus Report (December 2004)

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