The purpose of the Second Global Summit on the
Health Effects of Yogurt was to review and evaluate the
strength of current scientific knowledge regarding the
health benefits of yogurt. To begin, the historical and
current patterns of yogurt consumption were reviewed.
Then, the evidence base for the benefits of yogurt for
maintaining health throughout the life cycle, including
optimal body composition, and for reducing the incidence
of chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes
mellitus, and cardiovascular disease was presented.
Speakers also discussed the emerging evidence for a
link between gut microbiota and health, with a focus on
the gut–brain axis and early programming. To conclude,
the role of dairy products in a sustainable diet
was presented, taking into account bo