Study Links Milk Consumption to Beneficial Gut Bacteria Changes

New research from Baylor College of Medicine has identified connections between dairy consumption and changes in gut bacteria composition, according to a recent article on earth.com .

The study, led by Dr. Li Jiao and published in the journal Nutrients , found that milk intake correlates with increases in beneficial microorganisms, while cheese consumption appears to reduce certain important gut bacteria.

The research examined how different dairy products affect the microbiome, the collection of microorganisms in the digestive system that help process nutrients. Milk consumption was associated with supporting a broader range of gut microbes, indicating a more diverse microbial environment.

The study identified several key bacteria affected by dairy consumption. Faecalibacterium, which p