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New study debunks health benefits claimed by probiotic yogurts

Probiotic yogurt contains “good” bacteria that’s linked with boosting immunity, but a new Canadian study reveals that most popular yogurts fall short of the probiotic dosage needed to be of any real benefit to our bodies. Health Canada requires that products labelled as “probiotic” contain at least one billion bacteria per serving. Some yogurts tout the benefits of reduced flatulence, stomach discomfort and diarrhea caused by the use of antibiotics.