Yogurt is rich in probiotics such as Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Lactobacillus casei. When these probiotics multiply in the human intestine, they secrete substances beneficial to health, enhance the body's immunity, effectively regulate the balance of internal flora, promote gastrointestinal motility, relieve constipation, and can also achieve a certain weight-loss effect.
However, this does not mean that yogurt is suitable for everyone. For those with excessive stomach acid, a weak spleen and stomach, or bloating, yogurt can easily lead to excessive stomach acid, affect gastric mucosal function and the secretion of digestive enzymes, reduce appetite, and disrupt electrolyte balance. For infants in their growth and development stage, the lactic acid bacteria in yogurt, while inhibiting harmful bacteria, also affect normal digestive functions, which is not conducive to the normal growth of infants. Yogurt is generally made with 5% sugar added in proportion, so diabetic patients should pay special attention to choosing sugar-free yogurt.
It is also important to remind everyone that it is not advisable to drink yogurt on an empty stomach. At this time, the acidity in the stomach is high, which can easily kill the probiotics and weaken the health benefits of yogurt. Yogurt should also not be taken with medication, as drugs such as chloramphenicol, erythromycin, and sulfonamides can kill or destroy the probiotics in yogurt, causing them to lose their health benefits. In addition, the lactic acid bacteria in yogurt can have a certain corrosive effect on teeth, especially baby teeth, so it is essential to rinse your mouth promptly after drinking.