For studies of a similar design and which assessed the same outcomes in similar population groups , we report the potential for the combining of data across studies in systematic review s. CONCLUSIONS This scoping review has revealed the extensive evidence base for many outcomes which could be the focus of systematic review s exploring the health effects of conventional yogurt consumption
BACKGROUND The health effects of conventional yogurt have been investigated for over a century ; however , few systematic review s have been conducted to assess the extent of the health benefits of yogurt .
OBJECTIVE The aim of this scoping review was to assess the volume of available evidence on the health effects of conventional yogurt .
Hypocholesterolemic effect of yogurt and milk.
In order to determine the effect of milk products on serum cholesterol , triglycerides , and diet , 54 volunteers were studied for varying periods with dietary supplementation of nonpasteurized yogurt , pasteurized yogurt and 2 % butterfat milk .  Serum cholesterol was significantly reduced by 5 to 10 % after 1 week of supplementation with either nonpasteurized or pasteurized yogurt ; 2 % butterfat milk reduced serum cholesterol to a smaller and less significant effect . Serum triglycerides were unaffected by the diet and dietary intake studies confirmed that intake of other nutrients remained relatively stable throughout the study . Supplementation of diet with yogurt may have a helpful hypocholesterolemic effect
For studies of a similar design and which assessed the same outcomes in similar population groups , we report the potential for the combining of data across studies in systematic review s. CONCLUSIONS This scoping review has revealed the extensive evidence base for many outcomes which could be the focus of systematic review s exploring the health effects of conventional yogurt consumption
BACKGROUND The health effects of conventional yogurt have been investigated for over a century ; however , few systematic review s have been conducted to assess the extent of the health benefits of yogurt .
OBJECTIVE The aim of this scoping review was to assess the volume of available evidence on the health effects of conventional yogurt .