According to a study published in the journal Gut Microbes regular yogurt consumption may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, particularly in tumors associated with the presence of Bifidobacterium.

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

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

According to researchers at MGB, those who have two or more servings of yogurt weekly tend to have a reduced risk of one type of colon cancer.

Mass General Brigham researchers have found that eating yogurt over time can help protect against colon cancer: ‘The connection between diet, the gut microbiome, and risk of colorectal

Related: Could Inflammation Raise Your Colon Cancer Risk? Here’s What a New Study Says Some research has suggested that shifting your routine can help you lower your risk—whether that means enjoying a glass of milk or aiming for anti-inflammatory foods and habits.