London - Three servings a day of dairy foods such as cheese or milk could lower the risk of endometriosis.
The condition, which causes painful periods and fertility problems, occurs when cells from the womb develop elsewhere in the body, usually the fallopian tubes, ovaries, bladder or bowel. This leads to inflammation and scarring.
Researchers at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital in the US analysed the diet and disease rates of 70 000 women and found those who had three portions daily of full or low-fat milk, cheese, butter or yoghurt had an 18 percent lower risk of developing endometriosis.
It’s thought nutrients such as magnesium in milk act as anti-inflammatories, which may prevent the womb tissue becoming inflamed and migrating. - Daily Mail