Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results show higher levels of yogurt consumption resulted in improved blood pressure levels in individuals with hypertension. Beneficial trends were noted for systolic blood pressure (b= -1.44, CI = [-2.71, -0.17], p < 0.05) and mean arterial pressure (b= -0.89, CI = [-1.65, -0.14], p < 0.05). (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates that probiotic yogurt and acidified milk can potentially reduce inflammation associated with a high-fat diet as well as alter the taxa of our gut microbiota. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twelve months of yogurt consumption was associated with a significant reduction in carotid artery plague formation in an observational study of 1,080 participating older Australian women. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A twelve week daily consumption of dairy yogurt containing L. paracasei, B. lactis, and heat-treated L. plantarum enhanced the immune system functioning in 200 participating nondiabetic older adults. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Analyses of a modified food frequency questionnaire, completed by 4310 participating older adults, revealed that more than one serving of yogurt per day significantly improved bone mineral density and physical functioning. (more…)
