Influência do consumo de leite e derivados nos biomarcadores relacionados à síndrome metabólica

Abstract

Metabolic Syndrome (MS) is a metabolic disorder that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Studies suggest that healthy eating patterns, including the consumption of milk and dairy products, can help prevent MS. However, the relationship between the consumption of dairy products and therisk of MetS is variable. Furthermore, there is evidence that gut microbiota dysbiosis, related to a high-fat diet, contributes to the development of MS. Dairy products such as yogurt, containing probiotic bacteria, can have positive effects on intestinal flora and potentially prevent or treat MS. Objectives: This research aims to analyze studies on the relationships between the consumption of milk and dairy products and MS biomarkers, considering nutritional and microbiological aspects. Methods: To achieve this objective, systematic searches were carried out in the PubMed database. The search was conducted using the following search term milk and metabolic syndrome. During the period from April 2023 to February 2024, a total of 284 articles were found in the search process. After an initial screening, 226 articles were excluded due to the exclusion criteria. Continuingwith the final screening, 58 articles were selected for full reading, and of these, 22 were excluded, totaling 36 articles that were used in the construction of this work. Results and discussions: The results obtained revealed that milk consumption tends to provide more benefits than harm to our health, as long as there are no pre-existing health conditions, such as intolerance or allergy to milk protein, or other related pathologies. However, it is important to highlight that there is a continued need for research and investigation in this field, aiming to deepen our understanding of the benefits of dairy products and how we can optimize their contribution to our health. Conclusion: Based on these conclusions, important implications for the health sector were identified. This study contributes to the advancement of knowledge about the influence of milk and dairy products consumption in patients with metabolic syndrome and offers valuable insights to the academic community.