Japanese research published in the Journal of Periodontology found that consuming yogurt and lactic acid drinks has a significant effect on periodontal (mouth and teeth) health. However, milk and cheese were NOT found to have this benefit. Individuals who eat 55g or more of yogurt or lactic acid drinks every day showed significantly less signs of periodontal disease than those who reported no intake.
Study author Dr. Yoshihiro Shimazaki said, “The beneficial effect on periodontal disease might be based on the probiotic effect of lactobacilli found in lactic acid foods.”
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Yogurt and its cousin Kefir provide inumerable health supporting benefits. I reccomend a daily serving of one or the other to all of my patients.
A fantastic article.
Sincerely,
Doc Posh