The Claim
Higher consumption of fermented milk, including yogurt, is associated with a 6% lower risk of all-cause mortality, a 7% lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality, and a 6% lower risk of cancer mortality in healthy adults.
What the research says
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People who regularly eat more fermented milk products like yogurt have a slightly lower risk of dying from any cause, heart disease, or cancer compared to those who eat less.
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Higher consumption of fermented milk (including yogurt) is associated with a 6% lower risk of all-cause mortality, a 7% lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality, and a 6% lower risk of cancer mortality in healthy adults, based on pooled data from 1.2 million participants across 50 prospective cohort studies, suggesting that habitual intake may contribute to reduced long-term mortality risk through bioactive compounds and gut microbiota modulation.
Eating fermented milk introduces compounds made during fermentation that change the bacteria in the gut. These changed bacteria produce substances that reduce swelling in the body, improve how blood vessels work, and help control blood sugar and fats. This lowers the chance of heart disease and cancer, which leads to people living longer.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who eat more yogurt and other fermented milks tend to live longer and have lower rates of heart disease and cancer deaths, and this big study of millions of people confirms that link.
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