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What Experts Want You to Know About Dairy and Inflammation

Prevention · February 11, 2026

Dairy is not inherently inflammatory for most people, though individual tolerance, allergy, preparation, and the overall food pattern matter. I discussed why advanced glycation end products and highly processed preparations deserve more attention than broad claims that all dairy causes inflammation.