We have heard it all said about the benefits or goodness of yoghurt as it contains the friendly bacteria which are critically vital as they help our bodies to fight infection. The friendly bacteria attack and fights infection. They in fact attack and destroy the bad bacteria that cause food poisoning and also allowing the gut to absorb other vital nutrients efficiently. Yoghurt indeed has many health benefits and is also useful in preventing yeast infections that cause itching, burning and other uncomfortable symptoms. Live yoghurt may help in reducing blood cholesterol levels and therefore recommended to be eaten often to increase beneficial bacteria mostly following a course of antibiotics. As a food yoghurt it is a rich source of protein and all of the vitamins and minerals found in milk.

The bacteria synthesize B vitamins, biotin, folic acid and vitamin B12 which is good for those who suffer from depression as it aids that. Vitamin B12 also increases the absorption of calcium, as we know that calcium is essential for human life, it makes up bones and teeth and also crucial for messages to be conducted along the nerves. It again ensures that our muscles contract and our hearts beat and among other things it is extremely vital in the maintenance of the immune system. Yoghurt helps increase the absorption of magnesium as it is very important for every biochemical process in our bodies including metabolism and the synthesis of nucleic acids and protein. Read the rest of this entry »