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Health Encyclopedia: Yeast Infections And Yogurt
Definition
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Question:
Does yogurt help prevent yeast infections?
Answer:
Several studies have suggested that one cup of yogurt a day(only the kind that has acidophilus bacteria) may reduce the frequency of vaginal yeast infections. Check the label for the statement "contains live cultures" or similar text.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Elizabeth Roberts
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Health Expert
...a capsule that contains good gut bacteria such as acidophilus, lactobacillus, and bifidus. In my...
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By Lene Andersen
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Health Expert
...often, constipation. My naturopath suggested taking acidophilus (a helpful bacteria)...
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By Amy Thomas
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Health Expert
...also be taken as in capsules, tablets, and powders. Acidophilus is a generalized term referring...
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Health Guide
...refined carbohydrates, including alcohol. Hudson also recommends eating eight ounces of unsweetened
acidophilus yogurt (the kind with active cultures in it) every day. If you can't stomach the...
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...drugs can cause toxic side effects.Adding non-ammonia producing bacteria to the intestine, including L.
acidophilus and E. faecium, is showing promise as a safe and effective...
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...certain strains of lactobacilli bacteria found in the intestines. Some of these strains, particularly
acidophilus, are used to make yogurt. According to one Finnish study, children attending day...
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...a lower risk for colon cancer if it contains live active bacterial cultures, such as Lactobacillus
acidophilus, that are called probiotics. These "friendly bacteria" appear to protect the colon...
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...have other health benefits as well. The best-known probiotics are the lactobacilli strains, such as
acidophilus, which is found in yogurt and other fermented milk products (kefir). The probiotics...
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