Regular Yogurt Consumption Tied To Lower Risk For T2D.

Some research has suggested that calcium, magnesium and fatty acids found dairy products may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, which develops when the body stops making insulin. The researchers did not find that dairy consumption in general affected diabetes risk, but they did find that yogurt was specifically associated with a lower risk of developing the disease. With further calculations, the researchers concluded that consuming one serving of yogurt per day was associated with an 18% lower risk of type 2 diabetes. “Some mechanisms suggest that yogurt is special,” he said. “There is some research suggesting that the probiotic bacteria in yogurt may be beneficial. But there is no certain conclusion yet.” http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/11/24/yogurt-may-lower-diabetes-risk/?ref=health&_r=0