Daily yoghurt intake may reduce risk of breast cancer, scientists say
Consuming natural yoghurt on a daily basis may reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to a new study which says the probiotic supplement may help replace harmful inflammation-causing bacteria with beneficial microbes present in the food.
Researchers, including those from Lancaster University in the UK, said their idea -- as yet unproven -- is supported by the available evidence that bacterial induced inflammation is linked to cancer.
According to the study, published in the journal Medical Hypothesis, bacteria induced inflammation in breast ducts disturbs undeveloped cells, or stem cells, waiting to mature into specialised ones, and may be a cause of breast cancer.
"There is a simple, inexpensive potential preventive remedy, which is for women to consume natural yoghurt on a daily basis," said study co-author Auday Marwaha from Lancaster University.
According to the research team, the lactose fermenting beneficial bacteria, or microflora, commonly found in yoghurt, is similar to .