Is eating yogurt good for the stomach?

This is an automatically translated article.

Yogurt is rich in protein and calcium and is often listed on the list of foods to include in a healthy eating plan. However, if you have stomach trouble, is eating yogurt good?

1. Ingredients in yogurt

Tart, ice cream, and yogurt are staples in many cultures when paired with both sweet and sour flavors. A fermented dairy product is made by heating milk, then adding Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus bacteria, which break down the sugar in lactose milk into lactic acid to give it its distinctive sour taste and creamy texture. special.
So is eating yogurt good for the stomach? An average 8-ounce container of plain yogurt contains:
138 calories 7 grams fat 8 grams protein 11 grams carbohydrates 4.8 grams saturated fat 21 percent daily value (DV) for calcium 35 percent DV for vitamin B12 You may find that Greek yogurt has a slightly fatter taste than regular yogurt. That's because Greek yogurt undergoes an additional filtration step to remove more liquid, called whey, which helps create a thicker, creamier texture. However, this extra step will alter the nutrition in Greek yogurt. An 8-ounce container of Greek yogurt contains:
220 calories 11 grams fat 20 grams protein 9 grams carbs 5.4 grams saturated fat 17 percent DV for calcium 71% DV for vitamin B12 higher in calories, fat, and protein but contains less calcium than regular yogurt. Based on the nutritional content present in yogurt, surely you know that eating yogurt is good?

2. Why can eating yogurt cause upset stomach symptoms?

2.1. Does Greek yogurt make you bloated? Maybe it's the lactose. Lactose is a carbohydrate found in milk and other dairy products. People who are lactose intolerant lack the enzyme needed to break down this carbohydrate, leading to abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea when they eat or drink dairy foods.
While fermentation helps break down most of the lactose in milk, some may remain. If your body is lactose intolerant and yogurt is causing you gas, you may consider taking an enzyme supplement before eating yogurt. Or you can switch to a brand of unsweetened yogurt.
2.2. Chemical sugar can be the cause of stomach bloating You should know that artificial sweeteners in yogurt, can cause gas and bloating. Artificial sweeteners can also have a laxative effect leading to bloating, diarrhea, etc.
These adverse side effects are often generated from the remains of dairy by-products such as yogurt. Diarrhea is caused by the metabolism of sweeteners.
It causes diarrhea by pulling extra water into the intestines. Sweeteners that often cause serious problems like tagatose and sugar alcohols are made from lactose.
Common sugar alcohols that are important causes of gas and bloating include xylitol, sorbitol and mannitol. In addition, five other sugar alcohols also produce a flatulence effect. These are isomalt, maltitol, lactitol, erythritol and hydrogenated starch hydrolysates.

2.3. The effect of microorganisms that can cause stomach bloating The effect of friendly probiotics in yogurt has been shown to be beneficial when eating yogurt. This improves both digestion and an individual's overall health.
However, when yogurt causes health problems, the human system becomes more unbalanced. For those who start to lose more digestive balance, probiotic supplements can cause bloating initially. Postprandial bloating occurs in the stomach due to all the bacteria working in the specific area to achieve homeostasis.
Therefore, an imbalance of probiotics can be an essential cause of gas and bloating in the intestines. So changes in the gut microbiome can lead to a bacteria that produces more gas than usual and bloating after eating. Therefore, probiotics are very effective in reducing bloating.
2.4. Could be caused by other ingredients being added. Why do some yogurts cause bloating? The cause could be due to the added ingredients. If you look closely, you'll notice that yogurt comes in a variety of flavors. In addition to fruit yogurt, there are yogurts with various blends such as crackers and salted caramel cookies.
If these yogurts cause bloating after eating, it could be due to the sugar. Sugar is a concentrated sweetener that can cause stomach upset, bloating, and diarrhea. Fructose is especially problematic, and it can come from fruit or juice added to yogurt as a flavoring. High-fructose corn syrup can also cause problems for people with fructose intolerance.

3. How not to get upset stomach when eating yogurt?

3.1. Reduce bloating with the help of yogurt To reduce bloating, you should know about the foods that make you bloated. However, one interesting and amazing thing is yogurt, one of the causes of bloating and gas in our stomach. But conversely, yogurt also has the effect of reducing stomach bloating.
As mentioned above, stomach bloating when eating yogurt can be caused by lactose intolerance in yogurt or other additives. However, they have a wonderful effect from the beneficial microorganisms in yogurt that help reduce bloating significantly.
When you consume foods that cause bloating, eating yogurt at intervals can help reduce gas and bloating. According to some studies, one can find solutions to prevent further bloating. Therefore, to avoid the adverse effects of yogurt, you should choose low-cream yogurts, or avoid those containing lactose and foods that cause bloating.
To reduce gas levels in the stomach, one needs to focus on eliminating bloating. It can happen through choosing the right foods at the right time. Consuming plain yogurt at the right time can help reduce bloating.
The process of eliminating flatulence helps in the proper digestion of all food ingested by the body. Absolutely avoid the consumption of foods that cause bloating.
3.2. Anti-flatulence medications can help improve symptoms If you're concerned about your bloating, talk to your doctor about treatments that can help relieve discomfort quickly. The American Association of Family Physicians suggests that you can reduce bloating quickly with medications that reduce gas in the digestive tract.
Interestingly, probiotics, including the bacteria in yogurt that help with fermentation, can reduce gas and bloating. This is an October 2014 review and meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. However, it is still uncertain which probiotic works best for the study, and more research is needed.
So, how to reduce bloating after eating yogurt within 24 hours? You do everything you can to prevent further bloating. This may include avoiding yogurt and other foods that give you trouble, limiting your intake of fizzy drinks, and not chewing gum.
In summary, we can see that yogurts with a lot of cream (eg Greek yogurt) and yogurt with additives can be harmful to health. They cause flatulence and bloating, which disrupts the digestion of food in the stomach.

Therefore, to avoid bloating, we should limit artificial sweeteners along with flavors in yogurt. Some may be due to a side effect of the probiotics in yogurt which can also cause gas and bloating.
However, if in case you have bloating, persistent bloating or bloating even without eating yogurt, this can be an unusual warning sign of your current health condition. At this point, you should see a doctor to be examined and find out the specific cause.
Gastroenterology - Vinmec International General Hospital has now treated and cured many patients with digestive problems. With a team of experienced doctors combined with modern equipment, the examination becomes easy, fast and does not cause discomfort to the patient. Therefore, the hospital is always a reliable address for all customers.

Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.

Reference source: healthline.com - webmd.com - medicalnewstoday.com