Study Links Regular Yogurt Consumption to Lower Risk of Aggressive Colon Cancer

As with any study, many big and fancy words explain what has been discovered. In plain terms, the food does wonders in managing a healthy microbiome, promoting the perfect balance of positive bacteria in your stomach. All of this leads to a healthy barrier in the gut, which reduces the risk of colon cancer.

A popular snack known for its probiotic and gut health benefits is gaining attention after researchers discovered it could be linked to a reduced risk of colorectal cancer. The new finding offers hope as cases rise, particularly among young adults. The researchers from the Mass General Brigham discovered that yogurt, a tasty breakfast staple for many can have long-term protective effects against a type of colorectal cancer through changes in the gut microbiome.

In the study, which was published in the journal "Gut Biomes," doctors and scientists from Mass General Brigham examined two studies of more than 150,000 people who have been part of a cohort for at least 30 years. "We hypothesized that long-term yogurt intake might be associated with colorectal cancer incidence differentially by tumor subgroups according to the amount of tissue Bifidobacterium," said the study.

A new study found yogurt may have protective benefits against a certain type of aggressive colorectal cancer.

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