Title: YOGURT: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews
Headings: Yogurt
Yogurt
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Content: YOGURT: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews
Yogurt
Overview
Yogurt is a dairy product made by fermenting milk using one or more of a variety of particular bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Enterococcus faecium, Streptococcus thermophilus, and others. Yogurt is used for constipation, high levels of cholesterol or other fats ( lipids) in the blood ( hyperlipidemia ), vaginal infections, inability to properly digest the sugar lactose ( lactose intolerance ), and other conditions. More research is needed to support most of its uses. Yogurt is eaten as a food and used as an alternative to milk in lactose-intolerant individuals. How does it work ? Some yogurt contains bacteria which may help restore the normal bacteria in the digestive tract and vagina. This might help treat diarrhea and vaginal infections. Uses & Effectiveness ? Possibly Effective for
Constipation.