Yogurt, which contains live strains of bacteria, is thought to protect against many types of diseases, with some reports indicating it could reduce risk of colorectal cancer.

According to a study published in the journal Gut Microbes regular yogurt consumption may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, particularly in tumors associated with the presence of Bifidobacterium.

A total of 775 people had Bifidobacterium negative colorectal cancer, and 346 were Bifidobacterium positive. Yogurt eaters had fewer colorectal tumors ...

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 ...

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Researchers found people who ate two or more servings of yogurt a week had lower rates of proximal colon cancer that were positive for Bifidobacterium, according to the study published Wednesday ...

The Bottom Line This study suggests that higher yogurt intake is associated with a lower risk of colon cancer. In particular, it appears to protect against Bifidobacterium -positive colon cancer ...

While yogurt did not directly lower the risk for all types of colorectal cancer, those who ate two or more servings of yogurt per week had a lower risk of developing “Bifidobacterium-positive ...

Humans have been eating yogurt for millennia. Ancient texts reference its health-promoting properties. Now a new study finds yogurt may reduce the risk of certain types of colon cancer.