Yogurt is delicious and can regulate intestinal function while supplementing calcium, making it popular with many people. Recently, "WebMD" published an article highlighting several health benefits of yogurt. In addition to lowering blood pressure and boosting immunity, yogurt rich in active lactic acid bacteria can prevent vaginal infections and has a supplementary effect in the treatment of some gynecological diseases.
Researchers had several women with chronic candidal vaginitis drink about 200 ml of yogurt containing active lactic acid bacteria daily. After a period of time, the vaginal pH levels of these women dropped from 6.0 to 4.0 (normal range: 4.0-4.5), and their recurrence rate also decreased significantly. In contrast, those who did not consume yogurt with active lactic acid bacteria showed no such changes. The analysis suggests that consuming yogurt made with active lactic acid bacteria can help maintain the acidity of vaginal secretions, thus providing a certain antibacterial effect.
Medical researchers state that while drinking yogurt has many benefits, it cannot be used as a treatment for diseases. It can only serve as a way to increase nutrition and enhance resistance.