Regular yogurt consumption may lower colorectal cancer risk by 20% due to the presence of beneficial probiotics that support gut health.

Yogurt has often been touted as good for gut health. Now, in a new study, researchers at Mass General Brigham in Boston have found it may be beneficial in the fight against cancer.The study released Wednesday found that people who ate two or more servings of yogurt per week tended to have lower rates of a particularly aggressive form of colorectal cancer.

Regularly consuming 'live' yogurt may reduce the likelihood of one form of colorectal cancer, a new study suggests.

A new study tied eating at least 2 servings of yogurt per week to a lower risk of an aggressive type of colorectal cancer.

The researchers found that having at least two servings of yogurt a week was helpful. A serving of yogurt is 6 ounces, so having at least 12 ounces of yogurt on a weekly basis may help lower your colorectal cancer risk. Also of note: "Plain yogurt is better than sweetened yogurt," says Dr. Ugai.

Discover how adding creamy, probiotic-rich live yogurt to your diet may help shield your body against colorectal cancer while enhancing overall gut health.

Yogurt, a fermented dairy product rich in beneficial bacteria, is widely recognized for its health benefits. Research suggests it may lower the risk of conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, Clostridium difficile infection-related diarrhea,