Title: Yogurt: Health Benefits, Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Headings: Yogurt
Yogurt
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Content: The following doses have been studied in scientific research: BY MOUTH: For preventing diarrhea due to treatment with antibiotics: 125 mL (approximately 4 ounces) of yogurt containing Lactobacillus GG taken twice daily throughout the antibiotic treatment course. Some researchers recommend taking 240 mL (8 ounces) of other yogurt preparations twice daily. Take yogurt at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after antibiotics. For diarrhea: 125 grams of yogurt containing Lactobacillus casei twice daily. For lowering cholesterol: Several different doses have been tried depending on the preparation.