Evidence supporting the use of: Skim Milk
For the health condition: Osteoporosis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Skim milk is commonly recommended as part of dietary strategies to support bone health and manage osteoporosis, primarily due to its calcium and vitamin D content—nutrients essential for bone mineralization. Numerous observational and some interventional studies indicate that adequate dietary calcium intake can help reduce bone loss and may modestly lower fracture risk, especially in populations with previously low calcium intake. Skim milk provides a relatively high amount of calcium (about 300 mg per cup) and protein, without the saturated fat found in whole milk, making it a practical choice for individuals seeking to limit calorie or fat intake while supporting bone health.
However, the overall quality of evidence is moderate. While increased calcium intake through diet or supplementation does increase bone mineral density (BMD) modestly, the reduction in actual fracture risk is less clear, particularly in community-dwelling adults with adequate baseline intake. Furthermore, milk is only one of many dietary calcium sources, and osteoporosis prevention and treatment are multifactorial, involving other nutrients, physical activity, and medication when appropriate. There is no evidence that skim milk offers unique benefits for osteoporosis over other low-fat dairy products or calcium sources.
In summary, the use of skim milk to support osteoporosis is grounded in scientific understanding of nutrition and bone health, but the strength of evidence for its impact on clinical outcomes like fracture risk is moderate (3/5).
Other ingredients used for Osteoporosis
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)Alfalfa
algal oil
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
anthocyanins
ashwagandha
astragalus
beta caryophyllene
sesame
blueberry
boron
bovine
broccoli
calcium
catechins
caterpillar mushroom
Cissus quadrangularis
collagen
collard
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
curcumin
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
fish protein
genistein
genistin
glycitin
gooseberry
hesperetin
hesperidin
horsetail
ipriflavone
knotweed
kale
Lentinula edodes mycelia
lignans
maca
magnesium
manganese
Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate (MCHC)
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
phosphorus
pomegranate
prune
quercetin
rehmannia glutinosa
resveratrol
rutin
sardines
silicon
soybean
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
strontium
tocotrienols
tomato
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin K
seaweed
Whey protein
Zinc
red clover
haliotis
cistanche
dioscorea
fern
royal jelly
equol (proprietary)
barrenwort
goji berry
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
soy isoflavones
8-Prenylnaringenin
animal Tissue
antler
apigenin
Algas calcareas
Acacetin
astragaloside
ampelopsin
Algal protein
Algalin
Abalone
arctiin
astragalin
animal protein
bok choy
bovine protein
biochanin
bone protein
calycosin
cod liver oil
cyanidin
Chinese Ligustrum berry
DHEA
daidzein
diosgenin
Drynaria
diosmetin
epicatechin
ecdysteroids
eicosapentaenoic acid
Eucommia ulmoides
estrogen
fo-ti
formononetin
fish
flavanones
flavans
flavanols
flavones
Hyperoside
isoflavones
icariin
Kaempferol
Lycium
Lithothamnion
Legume protein
Mineral blend
Marine protein
Milk Protein
Naringenin
Neoeriocitrin
Puerarin
Phytoecdysteroid
Phaeophyceae
polysaccharides
procyanidin
proanthocyanidins
polyunsaturated fat
paeoniflorin
Phytoestrogens
polymethoxylated flavones
Rehmannia
Soy
Soy Protein
silica
Shilajit
Stilbenoid
Ursolic Acid
Vegetable Protein
Wakame
Xanthophyll
Other health conditions supported by Skim Milk
Athletic and Exercise AidsCalcium Deficiency
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Convalescence
Hypertension
Insomnia
Osteoporosis
