New research reveals that milk fosters beneficial gut bacteria like Faecalibacterium and Akkermansia, while cheese reduces certain microbes—reshaping how dairy impacts digestive health.
Study: Dairy Consumption and the Colonic Mucosa-Associated Gut Microbiota in Humans—A Preliminary Investigation. Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in the United States explored the influence of dairy consumption on colonic mucosa-associated gut microbiota. By investigating specific bacterial composition changes linked to dairy intake, they highlighted its implications for individual and public health.
Background
Did you know that the human gut houses trillions of bacteria that influence everything from digestion to mental health? Research…