Greek yogurt may boost bone health in older adults

NCT ID NCT06530394

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether eating more Greek yogurt for 8 weeks could improve bone health and lower inflammation in adults aged 55 and older. Forty participants either ate yogurt with or without exercise, or just exercised without yogurt. Researchers measured blood markers of bone turnover and inflammation to see if yogurt made a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Greek yogurt

What this could lead to

If results are positive, this could point toward a simple dietary way to support bone health and reduce inflammation in older adults.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study (40 people) looking at blood markers, not actual bone fractures or disease outcomes. The findings may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation inflammatory disease osteoporosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brock University

    St. Catharines, Ontario, L2S 3A1, Canada