Yogurt is an excellent source of protein, calcium and potassium. It contains many minerals and vitamins as well. Yogurt consumption promotes bone health, modulates gut flora, and reduces the incidence of chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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Yogurt consumption help to increase microbiota diversity in the gut.

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A bowl of yogurt is said to have 300 grams of calcium.

Builds immunity, Controls blood pressure, and aids weight loss.

Don't forget about potential effects of fermented milk on mental health (eg. Selhub et al. 2014 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24422720/). Also don't overvalue these effects. They may depend much on fermented food quality as yoghurt may contain variable amount and quality of microbes (Rezac et al. 2018 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6117398/).

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Yogurt contains some of the nearly every nutrient that your body needs. Yogurt provides an impressive amount of protein, with about 12 grams per 7 ounces (200 grams). Some types of yogurt contain live bacteria, or probiotics, that were either a part of the starter culture or added after pasteurization. Consuming yogurt — especially if it contains probiotics — on a regular basis may strengthen your immune system and reduce your likelihood of contracting an illness. Yogurt contains some key nutrients for maintaining bone health, including calcium, protein, potassium, phosphorus and, sometimes, vitamin D. Yogurt's fat content is one of the reasons why its healthiness is often controversial. It contains mostly saturated fat, with a small amount of monounsaturated fatty acids. Yogurt has several properties that may help with weight management.

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Six reasons to eat yogurt: 1. Yogurt has a similar micronutrient composition to milk, generally with a good bioavailibility and affordability.

2. Yogurt has a low energy density.

3. Yogurt is a good source of calcium and other minerals such as magnesium, potassium and zinc. It is also low in sodium. Yogurt consumers have overall a better calcium intake than non-yogurt consumers.

4. Yogurt contains B (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 and B12), A and E vitamins.

5. Yogurt is an excellent source of high-quality proteins, whey and casein proteins, which can lead to a reduction in appetite and aid muscle and bone growth.

6. Yogurt has a higher concentration of conjugated linoleic acids than milk. Conjugated linoleic acids are reported to have immunostimulatory and anticarcinogenic properties.

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It is a source of good bacteria helicobacter pylori. This bacteria is very much essential for smooth digestion. More over yogurt will help you in gut and used for cure stomach ulcers.

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Major health benefits of Yoghurt are-

Maintain good bone health by supplying minerals, helps in weight loss by cut down calories, controls blood pressure, boost up immunity and many more...

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Yogurt are made by L. bulgaricus and S. thermophilus. S. thermophilus has gad operon to synthesis of GABA. This molecule also increase the motivational level of consumers.

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As a nutrient-dense food produced by fermenting milk, yogurt helps meet daily macronutrient and micronutrient recommendations and reduce possible health risks in vulnerable populations.

The nutritional benefits of yogurt are significant.

Yogurt is a predigested food, which contains many nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins.

Six good reasons to eat yogurt:

Yogurt has a micronutrient composition similar to milk, generally with good bioavailability, and is accessible at an affordable price.

Yogurt has a low energy density.

Yogurt is a good source of calcium and other minerals like magnesium, potassium, and zinc. It also contains little sodium. Yogurt consumers have a better calcium intake overall than people who do not eat yogurt.

Yogurt contains vitamins B (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 and B12), A and E.

Yogurt is a great source of good quality protein, whey protein and casein, which can lead to reduced appetite and promote muscle and bone growth.

Yogurt has a higher concentration of conjugated linoleic acids than milk. Studies have reported that conjugated linoleic acids have immunostimulatory and anticancer properties.

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Yogurt contains some key nutrients for maintaining bone health, including calcium, protein, potassium, phosphorus and, sometimes, vitamin D.

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The benefit of yogurt for human health, I think that explain partly because of all milk (yogurt) ingredients such as (casein, fat, lactose, mineral, probiotic, etc.) Have more benefits health.

The amount of casein in cow’s whole milk varies according to the breed of cow and stage of lactation but is generally in the range 24–29 g L–1. Casein contains 0.7–0.9% phosphorus, covalently bound to the protein by a serine ester linkage. Casein is consequently known as a phospho-protein.

Functional BIOACTIVE PEPTIDES from the casein effect of the health system such as Cardiovascular System, Nervous System, Nutrition System, Immune System.

As noted for milk, calcium, phosphorus, and iodine levels are such that one yogurt (typically 150 g) provides a significant share of RDA.

Numerous studies have reported that milk fat contains a number of bioactive components with certain biological function affecting human health which include sphingolipids and their metabolites, butyric acid and essential FAs, including conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), vitamins A, D, E and K, β-carotene (pro-vitamin A) and etheric lipids which have been shown to have a role in brain development (Ebringer et al. 2008). These components have been shown to have beneficial activities include anticancer (Parodi 1999; Vesper et al. 1999; Parodi 2001), antimicrobial (Possemiers et al. 2005), anti-inflammatory (German & Dillard 2006), anti-atherogenic (Mozaffarian et al. 2006), reduction of serum low-density lipoprotein (LPL) cholesterol (Vesper et al. 1999) and enhancement of immune system (Sugano et al. 1999).

The human gut contains a huge number (estimated to be over 100 billion) of micro-organisms, referred to as microbiota/microflora. These micro-organisms are normally divided into three categories: the beneficial, termed as probiotic bacteria; the harmful pathogenic; and the commensal bacteria with no harmful effect.

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Agreed with most of the author’s views appeared here. Really, beneficial microorganisms in the yogurt play a great role in gut health and improve immune system.

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Yogurt contains a mix of both probiotics and prebiotics which are the starter lactic acid bacteria and their metabolites respectively.Ingestion of probiotics improve many nutritional factors as they reduce pH value of stomach ,making a suitable medium for ideal action of pepsin enzyme. They produce huge enzymes such as proteases, amylases and cholesterol oxidase that prevents atherosclerosis and converts high density lipoproteins from insoluble to soluble form. They produce many antimicrobial substances such as bacteriocins which balance and inhibit pathogenic bacteria. in addition they produce lactase enzyme that treat the lactose intolerant. They become a therapy which imrove many nutritional and physiological proberties of gut.For prebiotics which are the metabolites carry out similar functions.

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Yogurt contains lactic acid bacteria which is one of good bacteria for gut and help to improve many nutritional factors as well as reduce pH value of gut. Consumption of yogurts strengthens immune system, lowers blood pressure, reduces body weight and reduces risk of brain stroke.

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Yogurt is very important for health because it contains prebiotics and probiotics.

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People who regularly eat yogurt help their body to produce vitamin B in the bowels. The lactic acid bacteria in yogurt have important effects in preventing cancer, infections, gastrointestinal diseases and asthma. Regular consumption of daily and fresh yogurt increases the positive affects of yogurt.

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Actually, how much yogurt can we consume per day? ChooseMyPlate.gov from USDA recommends 3 cups dairy per day for anyone over the age of 9 years old. To get the most of health benefits from yogurt, it is recommended to be consumed at the following times: Breakfast.

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But too much of a good thing can make it bad for you too. How so? For one, some studies have found that yogurt is high in animal protein and also in galactose which are said to increase the risk of certain cancers, such as ovarian cancer. A good yardstick: slurp up no more than three small cups of yogurt in a day.

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Among those four, it turns out that the best option to consume yogurt is during breakfast or on an empty stomach. This is because good bacteria or probiotics in yogurt must arrive at the large intestine in a live condition to effectively maintain digestion and health.

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Side Effects & Safety

When taken by mouth: Yogurt is LIKELY SAFE for most adults when taken by mouth. Although uncommon, some people might experience diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting.

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Will yogurt make me fat? If you're worried about how much yogurt is enough, and if yogurt will make you fat in larger amounts, then look no further. The answer lies in the fact that yogurt is not a fat-burning food (Obviously no food actually burns fat)!

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Yogurt contains some key nutrients for maintaining bone health, including calcium, protein, potassium, phosphorus and, sometimes, vitamin D. All of these vitamins and minerals are especially helpful for preventing osteoporosis vitamine D deficiency and many other bone diseases.

MULTIPLE HEALTH BENEFITS... Freitas, M. (2017). The benefits of yogurt, cultures, and fermentation. In The microbiota in gastrointestinal pathophysiology (pp. 209-223). Academic Press.

 … Various chronic diseases can be prevent by the consumption of yogurt on daily basis.... Production of white blood cells is stimulated by consuming fat free yogurt …

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Effects of dietary yogurt...Lisko, D. J., Johnston, G. P., & Johnston, C. G. (2017). Effects of dietary yogurt on the healthy human gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome. Microorganisms, 5(1), 6.

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Yogurt provides you bag of beneficial microorganisms (probiotics) that helps to boost your immunity.

Yogurt is a easily digestible protein with minerals and carbohydrates. The add on benefits is a good source of probiotics.

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Yogurt is derivative from milk , milk is considerate as complete food, yogurt is fermented milk which contain nova amino acid

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Yogurt made in fermentation process by beneficial microbes. This microbes (bacteria) are helpful for our digestion besides this it contains high protein.

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Yogurt is fermented food, which contain novel amino acid . this amino acid is produced by single cell bacteria.Body of human has no ability to synthesis them . This amino acid in nutrition is called essential amino acid which required to synthesis major protein in body of person sush as antibodies, hormones

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Yogurt contains some key nutrients for maintaining bone health, including calcium, protein, potassium, phosphorus and, sometimes, vitamin D. All of these vitamins and minerals are especially helpful for preventing osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weakening of the bones.

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Other than the nutritional benefits mentioned before, probiotic yorghurt are being looked at as one way of reducing exposure to aflatoxins as they are able aflatoxins in vitro.

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Yogurt is one of the most popular fermented dairy products worldwide, is a nutrition-dense food, a rich source of calcium, milk proteins with a higher biological value, and a source almost all the essential amino acids necessary to maintain good health. It is a probiotic carrier food that can deliver significant amounts of probiotic bacteria into the body. Yogurt reported to claim improved lactose tolerance, immune enhancement and prevention of gastrointestinal disorders.

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A lot of discussions have already taken place on the nutritive values of yogurt.

I would rather narrate the following two usage of yogurt as house-hold remedy.

1. After undergoing treatments with antibiotics, we are normally left with disturbed intestinal flora system. In this situation a mixture of yogurt (one tea spoon) a pinch of cumin powder in a glass of water can be taken, may be, couple of times in a day. This is likely to restore the intestinal flora system and as a consequence lost appetite would also return.

2. The same mixture is likely to act as a household remedy for a minor stomach upset.

Please do note that I am not a Medical Practitioner at all, and in case of any health related problems, a Medical Doctor is the right person to prescribe a proper remedy.

In fact, I reside in Gujarat, India. Here the mixture of water, curd and cumin powder in appropriate proportions is a very popular drink and is taken with meals.

1. used to boost immunity to increase the resistance of different disease or infection.

2. Help to weight loss- the amino acid found in the yogurt is helps to burn fat.

3. help to prevent vaginal infection

4. perfect medium to maximum calcium absorption because of it has lactic acid.

5. rich in potassium, calcium protein and vitamin B

6. prevent gastritis and stomach ulcer

7. Used to prevent osteoporosis

8.help to prevent heart disease

9. has many good bacteria probiotics

so yogurt do has a lot of nutritional and medical values@

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Lactic acid bacteria are the source of many benefits associated with consuming yogurt.

Many people are unable to digest lactose, a sugar found naturally in milk and some dairy products. Thanks to the fermentation process, yogurt contains little lactose. In addition, its bacteria can synthesize an enzyme called beta-galactosidase which helps digest lactose.

Lactic acid bacteria present in yogurt can reduce the symptoms of diarrhea by favorably modifying the bacterial flora of intestine.

In vitro and animal studies have shown that consuming yogurt stimulates immune function. Lactic acid bacteria are thought to promote the production of antibodies and cytokines, which protect against pathogens in the digestive tract.

Consuming yogurt may interfere with the development of a bacteria called Helicobacter Pylori, which is associated with certain types of stomach ulcers.

Bacteria in yogurt can promote several enzymatic reactions necessary to detoxify carcinogenic compounds in the gut.

Consuming calcium from dairy products, such as yogurt, is associated with better blood lipid levels that can prevent cardiovascular disease. By modifying the intestinal flora, lactic acid bacteria also promote the elimination of cholesterol through the intestine, which lowers blood cholesterol.

Yogurt contains essential nutrients for the proper functioning of human body. It contains among other things calcium, a nutrient involved in bone formation and possibly in prevention of osteoporosis. Calcium in yogurt may also help prevent obesity.

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I think, Yogurt is very rich in nutrient that body required such as high protein, help for digestive health, strengthen immune system, Protect from Osteoporosis, heart health and required for weight Management

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Yogurt contains some key nutrients for maintaining bone health, including calcium, protein, potassium, phosphorus and, sometimes, vitamin D. All of these vitamins and minerals are especially helpful for preventing osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weakening of the bones.

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Basically, yogurt is the perfect immune system booster. The lactic acid bacteria in yogurt have important effects in preventing cancer, infections, gastrointestinal diseases and asthma. Regular consumption of daily and fresh yogurt increases the positive affects of yogurt.

Actually, how much yogurt can we consume per day? ChooseMyPlate.gov from USDA recommends 3 cups dairy per day for anyone over the age of 9 years old. To get the most of health benefits from yogurt, it is recommended to be consumed at the following times: Breakfast.

Also, depending on the type of yogurt you eat every day, it can be high in unhealthy saturated fat, artificial sugar (avoid the ones that are anything but white) and calories. A good yardstick: slurp up no more than three small cups of yogurt in a day.

Yogurt contains tryptophan – the amino acid that produces the sleep-inducing and relaxing chemicals called serotonin and melatonin. Yogurt reduces gastrointestinal symptoms – because it's easy to digest and nutritious, making it a good bedtime snack. Eating yogurt before bed is healthy.