Study states yoghurt can help fight against common cold
| May 28, 2019, 16:10 IST
Yoghurt lovers rejoice! A new study has found that not only is yoghurt absolutely delicious but it can also help combat common cold. While there are a number of home remedies we try when we catch a cold, researchers have now stated that consuming yoghurt can be added to that list of remedies.
"When it comes to yoghurt specifically, I'd say there's not a lot of research that we can point to that indicates yoghurt reduces symptoms of a cold," said one expert. "There are some things (in yoghurt) we can point to that, in theory, would be beneficial," he added.
"We know yoghurt is a nutritious food choice and we know probiotics are beneficial to health, so including them in an overall healthy eating plan makes sense, but recommending them specifically for the common cold would be premature," he continued.
Yoghurt contains Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus known as the "starter cultures." These are both important to the yoghurt making process. Yoghurt also contains zinc which is another immune booster and can reduce the symptoms of a cold. And since yoghurt also features carbohydrates, it can provide energy to the body which helps a person recover easily.
"The common cold and its symptoms are an inflammatory response to the bug such that if yoghurt or other foods reduced inflammation, it could, in theory, be beneficial but we need more research to know for sure," said the expert. "I wouldn't rely solely on yoghurt to fight the cold, but in conjunction with a healthy diet, yoghurt may be beneficial," said another expert. However, "Yogurt is smooth and goes down easy, so if you have a sore throat or even a runny nose, it's comfortable to eat," added the expert.
"Pairing yoghurt with blueberries or strawberries will give you an extra dose of vitamin C and antioxidants to fight the cold off," one expert said. Well, looks like there's one more food you can opt for when you catch a cold. Stay tuned for more updates.
"When it comes to yoghurt specifically, I'd say there's not a lot of research that we can point to that indicates yoghurt reduces symptoms of a cold," said one expert. "There are some things (in yoghurt) we can point to that, in theory, would be beneficial," he added.
"We know yoghurt is a nutritious food choice and we know probiotics are beneficial to health, so including them in an overall healthy eating plan makes sense, but recommending them specifically for the common cold would be premature," he continued.
Yoghurt contains Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus known as the "starter cultures." These are both important to the yoghurt making process. Yoghurt also contains zinc which is another immune booster and can reduce the symptoms of a cold. And since yoghurt also features carbohydrates, it can provide energy to the body which helps a person recover easily.
"The common cold and its symptoms are an inflammatory response to the bug such that if yoghurt or other foods reduced inflammation, it could, in theory, be beneficial but we need more research to know for sure," said the expert. "I wouldn't rely solely on yoghurt to fight the cold, but in conjunction with a healthy diet, yoghurt may be beneficial," said another expert. However, "Yogurt is smooth and goes down easy, so if you have a sore throat or even a runny nose, it's comfortable to eat," added the expert.
"Pairing yoghurt with blueberries or strawberries will give you an extra dose of vitamin C and antioxidants to fight the cold off," one expert said. Well, looks like there's one more food you can opt for when you catch a cold. Stay tuned for more updates.