Superfood Slashes Deadly Cancer Risk by 20%
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted March 22, 2025
You’ve likely heard about yogurt’s gut health benefits.
But did you know this creamy treat may be doing more than aiding your digestion? Research shows it could protect you from a deadly form of cancer.
A groundbreaking, long-term study revealed that eating yogurt could slash your risk for a specific type of colorectal cancer.
This discovery brings hope in the fight against one of the world’s deadliest cancers.
Let’s dig into the details…
For years, scientists have praised yogurt and its live bacteria for gastrointestinal health benefits. However, research hasn’t always agreed on when or how those benefits occur.
Now, a new study published in the journal Gut Microbes has shed light on this relationship.
Researchers tracked yogurt consumption and cancer rates in a large group of American adults over several years.
Initially, they didn’t find a significant link between yogurt and overall colorectal cancer rates—the third most common cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths.
But when they looked closer, they uncovered something remarkable.
People who ate two or more servings of yogurt weekly were 20 percent less likely to develop Bifidobacterium-positive tumors than those who ate less than one serving monthly.
These tumors are most often associated with proximal colon cancer—a form of the disease that occurs higher up in the intestinal tract and typically has a lower survival rate than cancers affecting the lower portions of the colon.
Even more concerning is that cases of proximal colon cancers are becoming increasingly common.
So, what’s yogurt’s secret? Researchers believe its probiotic bacteria support a healthy gut, blocking harmful microorganisms and inflammation that could lead to cancer.
Beyond probiotics, yogurt contains beneficial compounds like calcium and vitamin D, which have independently been linked to reduced colorectal cancer risk in other studies.
Want to boost your protection? Here are some simple ways to incorporate yogurt into your cancer-prevention strategy:
- Choose yogurt with “live, active cultures” for maximum probiotic benefit.
- Pick plain varieties without added sugars, which can feed harmful bacteria.
- Pair yogurt with fiber-rich fruits or nuts to further support gut health.
- Aim for at least two servings weekly to match the protective effects found in the study.
Yogurt isn’t a magic bullet against all types of colorectal cancer. But this research reveals it could be a valuable addition to your health routine—especially for preventing dangerous proximal colon cancers.
P.S. This colon cancer “cover-up” puts YOU at risk!
Source:
Ugai, S., Liu, L., Kosumi, K., Kawamura, H., Hamada, T., Mima, K., … Ugai, T. (2025). Long-term yogurt intake and colorectal cancer incidence subclassified by Bifidobacterium abundance in tumor. Gut Microbes, 17(1).
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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