Yogurt, a fermented dairy product rich in beneficial bacteria, is widely recognized for its health benefits. Research suggests it may lower the risk of conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, Clostridium difficile infection-related diarrhea,

In a nutshell Long-term yogurt consumption (two or more servings weekly) was associated with a 20% lower risk of developing certain types of colorectal cancer, specifically, those containing Bifidobacterium bacteria,

According to researchers at MGB, those who have two or more servings of yogurt weekly tend to have a reduced risk of one type of colon cancer.