Title: Yogurt: Calcium with a Dose of Probiotics | Berkeley Wellness
Headings: Yogurt: A Calcium Powerhouse
Yogurt: A Calcium Powerhouse
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Probiotics in yogurt
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Probiotics in yogurt
A number of health benefits are attributed to the active bacterial cultures in yogurt. Advertisers have claimed the bacteria help relieve irregularity and decrease colds. But many of the health claims are overstated. Among the hundreds of strains of bacteria identified by scientists, only a very few strains appear able to “colonize” the large intestine to produce such a benefit. And most of the bacteria in yogurt are digested before reaching the large intestine. Also, yogurt that has been heat-treated after fermentation has no live bacteria in it. One benefit that is clear: People who are lactose intolerant usually can digest yogurt that has live bacteria. The bacteria help the body digest lactose. The bacteria in yogurt are also promoted as “probiotics,” which help replace intestinal flora destroyed by illness or when antibiotics are taken.