Yogurt, a fermented dairy product rich in beneficial bacteria, is widely recognized for its health benefits. Research suggests it may lower the risk of conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, Clostridium difficile infection-related diarrhea,

In a nutshell Long-term yogurt consumption (two or more servings weekly) was associated with a 20% lower risk of developing certain types of colorectal cancer, specifically, those containing Bifidobacterium bacteria,

Regular yogurt intake may lower the risk of Bifidobacterium-positive colorectal cancer, particularly in the proximal colon, but does not reduce the risk of Bifidobacterium-negative tumors. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and understand yogurt’s role in gut health and cancer prevention.