Greek Yogurt for Bone Health

Research suggests that consuming Greek yogurt in combination with high-impact exercise may support bone formation in young adults. A single randomized controlled trial found that young men who consumed Greek yogurt during a 12-week resistance and plyometric exercise program showed greater increases in a blood marker of bone formation and a more favorable ratio of bone building to bone breakdown compared to a control group. Studies indicate the effect may be related to Greek yogurt's combined protein and calcium content, which could work alongside mechanical stress from exercise to shift bone metabolism in a constructive direction. However, the evidence base is currently limited to one trial conducted in young males, so it is difficult to draw broad conclusions about different populations, age groups, or the effects of Greek yogurt on bone health independent of exercise.