Balancing the Pros and Cons of Dairy for Gut Health
A study analyzing colon biopsies found that dairy consumption, especially milk, is associated with increased diversity and beneficial bacteria in the gut lining, such as Faecalibacterium and Akkermansia, though effects vary by dairy type and individual factors. Cheese may have different impacts, and lactose appears to play a prebiotic role, highlighting the complex relationship between dairy and gut health.