Yogurt and Infection Prevention: A Probiotic Powerhouse

Yogurt is a common dairy products. Not only can yogurt help ease digestive issues, such as lactose intolerance, but it also helps fight some infections.

Good Bacteria

• Yogurt contains good bacteria---which is needed in your digestive track---known as "probiotics."

Yeast Infections

• Women who get yeast infections are told to eat yogurt because the probiotics fight the infection.

PH Levels

• Women who eat yogurt often do not usually get yeast infections. Women who start eating yogurt during an infection see their pH levels drop by at least two.

Men

• Men who suffer with yeast infections can apply yogurt directly to the infected area to naturally cure the rash.

Labels

• Make sure you check the label when purchasing yogurt, because not all yogurts contain probiotics. The label should read "live and active cultures."