A recent study suggests that regular yogurt consumption might be linked to a reduced risk of developing colon cancer. This finding highlights the importance of the gut microbiome and its relationship with long-term health.

Related: Could Inflammation Raise Your Colon Cancer Risk? Here’s What a New Study Says Some research has suggested that shifting your routine can help you lower your risk—whether that means enjoying a glass of milk or aiming for anti-inflammatory foods and habits.

Regular yogurt consumption may lower colorectal cancer risk by 20% due to the presence of beneficial probiotics that support gut health.

Regular yogurt intake may lower the risk of Bifidobacterium-positive colorectal cancer, particularly in the proximal colon, but does not reduce the risk of Bifidobacterium-negative tumors. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and understand yogurt’s role in gut health and cancer prevention.

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.

With colorectal cancer on the rise around the world, especially among young people, mitigating any risks of developing the disease is paramount. This can include incorporating foods in your diet that might foster a healthy bowel environment—including one popular food item that a new study says could help lower your bowel cancer risk.

Mass General Brigham researchers have found that eating yogurt over time can help protect against colon cancer: ‘The connection between diet, the gut microbiome, and risk of colorectal