09/02/2026
Buttermilk (Chaas) benefits:
🦠 Restores gut microbiota
Natural probiotics (lactic acid bacteria) help rebalance gut flora—useful after antibiotics, diarrhea, or frequent acidity.
🔥 Reduces gastric acidity & reflux
Low fat + lactic acid buffers stomach acid, easing heartburn and post-meal heaviness.
💧 Prevents dehydration in hot climates
Electrolytes (potassium, sodium) improve hydration better than plain water—ideal during Indian summers.
🧠 Improves lactose tolerance
Fermentation breaks down lactose, making it gentler for people with mild lactose intolerance.
🫀 Supports heart health
Low saturated fat and bioactive peptides may help modestly reduce blood pressure when consumed regularly.
🦴 Aids calcium absorption
Lactic acid enhances calcium bioavailability—supports bone health without the heaviness of milk.
⚖️ Helps weight management
Low-calorie, high satiety drink that curbs hunger and reduces overeating at meals.
🧂 Helps correct mild electrolyte imbalance*
Especially helpful after sweating, fever recovery, or light exercise.
Physician’s tip: Choose unsalted or lightly salted buttermilk; add jeera, ginger, curry leaves for added digestive benefits. Avoid during acute sore throat or severe cold.
