Yogurt has been a go-to food item to help people regulate their digestion because of the lactobacillus acidophilus contained in many yogurts. This is a type of helpful bacteria that is naturally produced by the body and typically is found in the intestines, mouth and vaginal area. This bacterium doesn't cause disease and helps vitamin K production. Lactobacillus also helps break down the sugars present in milk. What other ways can yogurt with lactobacillus can benefit you? Read on to learn more.

How Does Lactobacillus Benefit Your Health?

Replenishing the healthy bacteria in your body is necessary sometimes, especially for those who have been on antibiotics. Antibiotics tend to kill off both the good and bad bacteria in the body and this can result in dealing with a persistent upset stomach. Yogurt can help restore this good bacterium and benefit your health in these additional ways.

For your heart

Eating yogurt that contains lactobacillus can help reduce the bad cholesterol or low-density lipoprotein that causes heart disease. It not only lowers the bad cholesterol, but it also helps raise the good cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein.

Aids in lactose intolerance

Lactose intolerance occurs when the body has a difficult time digesting the lactose found in a variety of dairy products. Most people who are lactose intolerant are told to avoid eating any dairy except for yogurt. Yogurt doesn't contain high amounts of lactose and the lactobacillus promotes gut health while making it easier to digest the lactose.

Helps cure yeast infections

Yogurt containing lactobacillus helps supply the body with the good bacteria that can help fight off yeast infections. Since this healthy bacterium is already naturally found in the vagina, it replenishes the good bacteria that will prevent yeast infections as well as other bacterial infections.

Prevents blood sugar spikes for those with diabetes

Lactobacillus acidophilus helps turn sugars into fatty acids to be used for energy. This is highly beneficial for those with diabetes because it reduces the amount of sugar in the blood stream to better control blood sugar levels in the body.

Which Yogurt with Lactobacillus Can You Choose From?

There are a variety of yogurts, like frozen and Greek, that contain lactobacillus acidophilus. Each yogurt will state on its label whether or not it contains lactobacillus as a listed ingredient. Some of the most well-known brands that contain lactobacillus acidophilus include:

Stonyfield Farm

Stonyfield farm contains not only lactobacillus acidophilus but also five other healthy bacterias. This brand of yogurt can be found in Greek, smooth and creamy, blends, and fruit on the bottom variety. They also produce a non-dairy soy based yogurt that is ideal for those who choose not to eat dairy or who cannot eat dairy. This non-dairy yogurt contains lactobacillus acidophilus as well as Bifidus, streptococcus thermophilus, and lactobacillus bulgaricus.

Dannon Yogurt

Dannon is the maker of Activia yogurt which is the most widely known yogurts to help improve digestive health. Every type of Dannon yogurt contains a combination of live and active cultures of lactobacillus acidophilus. The all natural, light and fit and classic Dannon yogurts have it clearly labeled as an ingredient.

Fage Greek Yogurt

The Total and Fruyo Fage Greek yogurt with lactobacillus acidophilusalso contains four other good bacterias that can help promote digestive health.

Chobani Yogurt

The Chobani Greek-style yogurt offers seven varieties that include lactobacillus acidophilus. Streptococcus thermophilus, lactobacillus bulgaricus, lactobacillus casei and Bifidus are additional healthy bacterias listed on the Chobani ingredient label.

Yoplait

Yoplait makes a wide range of yogurt varieties, but the original lists lactobacillus acidophilus as its primary probiotic. Yoplait contains a total of seven different probiotic cultures on its label and is also an exceptional source of vitamins A and D. There are also over 20 different flavors that can be found in the Yoplait Original yogurt.

Siggis

Siggis is an Icelandic style yogurt that is thick and creamy and contains less sugar than most other yogurts. It is packed with a number of probiotics including lactobacillus acidophilus. Siggis make 0%, 2% and 4% yogurt that come in different flavors like vanilla, orange ginger, peach, blueberry, and others. Unlike many the other types of yogurt with lactobacillus which contain artificial sweeteners, Siggis uses natural sugars like agave and sugar cane.

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