The Connection Between Dairy Consumption and Inflammatory Stress: A Comprehensive Review

Mingyu Cui

doi:10.54254/2753-8818/2025.SH27309

Theoretical and Natural ScienceOpen access

The Connection Between Dairy Consumption and Inflammatory Stress: A Comprehensive Review

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The Connection Between Dairy Consumption and Inflammatory Stress: A Comprehensive Review

Mingyu Cui ^1*

¹ Minhang Crosspoint High School

^*Corresponding author: lisacui_728@163.com

Published on 2 October 2025

TNS Vol.140

ISSN (Print): 2753-8826

ISSN (Online): 2753-8818

ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-399-4

ISBN (Online): 978-1-80590-400-7

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Abstract

Emerging studies challenge the popular view that dairy products unanimously promote inflammation. This review synthesizes current research on how variations in fermentation status and fat content influence the inflammatory potential of dairy. Through enrichment with probiotics and postbiotics, fermented dairy products demonstrate dual regulatory effects: modulating gut microbiota composition while suppressing pro-inflammatory signaling pathways. Conversely, non-fermented and high-fat dairy products exhibit heterogeneous inflammatory responses—particularly among individuals with metabolic dysfunction—where outcomes range from neutral to markedly pro-inflammatory. The inconsistencies arise from variations in bacteria strains, fat composition, processing methods, and host metabolic status. This review underscores the need for more standardized interventions and broader participant diversity in the future to clarify dairy’s role in inflammation.

Keywords:

Dairy products, Fermented dairy, Gut microbiota, Metabolic syndrome

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Cui,M. (2025). The Connection Between Dairy Consumption and Inflammatory Stress: A Comprehensive Review. Theoretical and Natural Science,140,22-29.

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