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Probiotics refer to a kind of intestinal physiological bacteria beneficial to human life and health, such as Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei and other lactic acid bacteria. At present, there are many kinds of yogurt products on the market, such as solidified yogurt, stirred yogurt, and juice yogurt with different juices, which is sweet and sour and suitable for different tastes.
No matter what kind of yogurt it is, its characteristic is that it contains lactic acid bacteria. These lactic acid bacteria will secrete substances beneficial to human health when they propagate in human intestines, so yogurt has more benefits to human body:
First, it can decompose lactose and protein in milk, making it easier for human body to digest and absorb;
Second, yogurt can promote the secretion of gastric juice, increase appetite and strengthen digestion;
Third, lactic acid bacteria can reduce the production of some carcinogens, so it has anti-cancer effect;
Fourth, it can inhibit the reproduction of spoilage bacteria in the intestine and weaken the toxins produced by spoilage bacteria in the intestine;
Fifth, it has the function of lowering cholesterol, especially suitable for people with hyperlipidemia.
References:
Baidu encyclopedia-yogurt