Exercise and Yogurt Cut Inflammation in Young Men.

In 2025, Emily C. Fraschetti and a team from York University studied 30 healthy young males in a 12-week trial. They did resistance and plyometric exercises twice weekly, with half consuming Greek yogurt (20g protein) and half an isoenergy carb pudding post-workout. They measured inflammation markers like IL-6, TNF-α, and CRP in blood at start, 6 weeks, and end.

Exercise lowered IL-6 by 20-30% and TNF-α by 15-25%, easing systemic inflammation. Greek yogurt further reduced TNF-α and boosted IL-10 (anti-inflammatory) by 10-20% compared to pudding, aiding recovery without extra calories. IL-6 and TNF-α are proteins that signal inflammation, often rising with stress or injury, which can harm muscles and health if high for too long. CRP shows overall body inflammation and heart risks when elevated.

Add Greek yogurt after workouts to fight inflammation and speed recovery.