Fermented milk is made when milk is allowed to ferment with lactic acid bacteria, such as Lactobacilli. This makes it easier for some people to digest.
Fermentation breaks down milk proteins and lactose. This benefits people with milk protein allergies and lactose intolerance. Fermentation also increases how long milk products will last on the shelf.
People use fermented milk for common cold, diarrhea from antibiotics, eczema, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and lactose intolerance. It is also used for asthma, constipation, hay fever, stomach ulcers, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses.
Don't confuse fermented milk with other fermented dairy products, such as kefir and yogurt. These are not the same.
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