Title: Yogurt Uses, Benefits & Side Effects - Drugs.com Herbal Database
Headings: Yogurt
Yogurt
Common Name (s)
What is Yogurt?
What is it used for?
Probiotic
Cardiovascular and cholesterol reduction effects
Osteoporosis
Anticancer effects
Other uses
What is the recommended dosage?
Contraindications
Pregnancy/Lactation
Interactions
Side Effects
Toxicology
References
Further information

Content: Yogurt also has been used to prevent recurring vaginal yeast infections. There has been some interest in the direct vaginal instillation of yogurt for the treatment of Candida infections. However, the clinical effects of this therapy have not been defined in well-controlled studies, and this practice cannot be widely recommended, particularly in pregnant women. What is the recommended dosage? In addition to its widespread use as a food, yogurt has been studied in clinical trials in amounts of 100 to 200 g/day. Contraindications
The use of yogurt containing live cultures (probiotic) is not advised in patients at risk for opportunistic infections or in those with badly damaged GI tracts. Pregnancy/Lactation
Generally recognized as safe when used as food. Interactions
None well documented. Side Effects
Yogurt is not associated with any significant adverse reactions. Toxicology
No data.