Dairy Products Can Help <br />Avoid Heart Attacks, Says Study Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland examined the effects of both fermented and non-fermented dairy products. Fermented dairy products include buttermilk, sour cream and cheese. Non-fermented <br />dairy products <br />include milk. 2,000 men were examined <br />between 1984 and 1989. They were divided into four <br />groups based on their dairy intake <br />and re-examined 20 years later. Researchers noticed that those who consumed more fermented dairy products had a 26% lower risk of heart attack. University of Eastern Finland research team, via statement High consumption of non-fermented dairy products, such as milk, had the opposite effect. University of Eastern Finland research team, via statement More details can be found published in the 'British Journal of Nutrition.'