Can I drink yogurt on an empty stomach? When is the best time to drink?

Yogurt is a drink that is very beneficial to human health and is suitable for both adults and children. Of course, drinking yogurt also requires a time issue. If you want yogurt to exert its greatest effect, you must pay attention to the time. So, can you drink yogurt on an empty stomach? When is the best time to drink yogurt? Let’s take a look together.

It is not good to drink yogurt on an empty stomach, because under normal conditions, the pH value of gastric juice is between 1 and 3; when the stomach is empty, the gastric juice is acidic, with a pH value below 2, which is not suitable for the growth of active lactic acid bacteria in yogurt. Only when the pH value of the stomach is relatively high can the lactic acid bacteria in yogurt grow fully and be beneficial to health. About two hours after a meal, the gastric juice is diluted and the pH value rises to 3-5. Drinking yogurt at this time is most beneficial for absorbing the nutrients in it.

When is the best time to drink yogurt?

1: People with poor stomachs should not drink yogurt that is too cold, otherwise it will cause too much stimulation to the gastrointestinal tract and is not good for health. You can take it out of the refrigerator for a while before drinking it;

2: Drinking yogurt 30 minutes to 2 hours after a meal is most beneficial for nutrient absorption in yogurt;

3. Do not drink yogurt on an empty stomach, as it can easily stimulate gastrointestinal emptying, causing the nutrients in the yogurt to be excreted before they can be fully digested and absorbed;

4: Drinking calcium supplements at night is the best. From 12 o'clock to the early morning is the time when the human body's blood calcium content is the lowest, which is conducive to the absorption of calcium in food;

5: Because the acidic substances contained in yogurt can cause certain damage to teeth, you should rinse your mouth immediately after drinking it.