Publication: Theweek
Date: June 1

A recent The Week fact-check examined the viral claim that eating yogurt three times a week can improve vaginal health by 50 per cent. Dr. Deepika Alva explained that while Lactobacillus probiotics in yogurt may support vaginal microbiome balance and help reduce recurrence of some infections when used alongside medical care, there is no strong scientific evidence proving a fixed 50 per cent improvement through yogurt consumption alone.