Human clinical studies confirm that a new yogurt fights the bacteria that cause gastritis and stomach ulcers -- with what researchers describe as almost vaccine-like effects.
Some brands of yogurt are now made with "probiotics" -- certain types of bacteria intended to improve health. The new yogurt represents a unique approach to fighting stomach ulcers, and is part of a growing "functional food" market.
The new yogurt is already on store shelves in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. However, people who are allergic to milk or eggs should avoid the product -- the yogurt contains egg yolk, which tends to have lower allergen levels than egg white, but an allergy risk still exists.