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Yogurt Boosts Gut Health, Lowers Colorectal Cancer Risk

4/12/2025

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Regularly indulging in two or more servings of yogurt each week could significantly reduce the risk of aggressive colorectal cancer, especially on the right side of the colon, according to Professor Justin Stebbing from Anglia Ruskin University. This benefit stems from yogurt's power to enhance the gut microbiome, a vital component for maintaining overall health.

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Regularly indulging in two or more servings of yogurt each week could significantly reduce the risk of aggressive colorectal cancer, especially on the right side of the colon, according to Professor Justin Stebbing from Anglia Ruskin University. This benefit stems from yogurt's power to enhance the gut microbiome, a vital component for maintaining overall health.