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Recently, researchers from the University of Illinois published two important studies in the Journal of Nutrition that reveal the potential positive effects of combining honey and yogurt on gut health. These two studies provide new insights into how daily diet can improve gut flora and, in turn, overall health.

Honey boosts probiotic survival

In the first study, the researchers first conducted an in vitro digestive simulation to investigate the effect of different types of honey on the survival of Bifidobacterium animalis (a common probiotic) in yogurt. They chose four types of honey: clover, buckwheat, triticale and orange blossom, and found that the addition of 10-20% triticale significantly increased the survival of Bifidobacterium animalis compared to the other honeys and to a control group.

Human Trial Proves Gut Health Improvement

The second study was a human clinical trial involving 66 healthy adults. They were asked to consume two different types of yogurt for two consecutive weeks: one with clover honey and the other with plain yogurt. Analysis of the fecal samples showed that the yogurt with honey significantly increased the number of Bifidobacterium animalis in the intestines compared to the regular yogurt.

The results of these two studies consistently show that adding the right amount of honey to yogurt can help boost the survival of probiotics, which can positively impact gut health.

The researchers suggest that honey + yogurt can be a simple yet effective way to incorporate into your daily diet to promote gut health. However, it should be noted that while enjoying its benefits, care should be taken to control total sugar intake.

In summary, the University of Illinois study provides new insights into the field of gut health, and the combination of honey + yogurt promises to be one of the preferred options for promoting gut health in the daily diet. With simple dietary adjustments, we can provide a favorable environment for gut flora to grow, thus improving gut health and overall health.