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helping of dairy products in your diet could ward off heart problems, according to a new study of more than 100,000 people. Phosphate, which is found in cheese, milk and eggs, is vital for the building of bones and teeth – and the correct amount is also essential for a healthy heart.

It is known that too much phosphate can cause heart problems, but now new research has revealed that a deficiency can be dangerous, too. The Surrey University study, which looked at adults with no history of heart conditions, found those who had low levels of phosphate were more likely to suffer cardiac arrest.