All health related aspects of using kefir

Is Kefir gluten-free?
Kefir & Health

Is Kefir gluten-free?

June 17, 2021

Is Kefir really gluten-free? Yes. There is no doubt – both water Kefir and milk Kefir are gluten-free. Water and milk Kefir do not contain any gluten and are perfectly suitable for people with Celiac [ … ]

Kefir for treatment of SIBO
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Can Kefir help with SIBO?

June 9, 2021

Yes, Kefir can definitely help in the treatment of SIBO in at least two ways: First of all, through its well-known ability to compensate for the damages caused by antibiotics. Since SIBO is typically treated [ … ]

Lactose intolerance and kefir
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Kefir and lactose intolerance

June 1, 2021

What is lactose? Let’s first clarify what lactose is. Lactose is a sugar found only in milk and dairy products like cheese, cream, or butter. To be digested in our gastrointestinal tract, lactose needs an [ … ]

Kefir for antibiotics
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Can Kefir help with antibiotics?

May 26, 2021

Whether we like it or not, antibiotics are a part of our lives and our main line of defense against several diseases, including ones that were incurable and lethal just a few decades ago. No [ … ]

Kefir during pregnancy
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Is Kefir safe during pregnancy?

May 24, 2021

Let’s say it clear: you will hardly find a medical specialist who does not recommend Kefir consumption during pregnancy. During the sensitive period of pregnancy, the woman’s body undergoes significant changes related to the fetus’ [ … ]

Kefir skin
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What is “kefir skin”?

May 24, 2021

Kefir is much more than a healthy drink! Besides the myriad of beneficial effects on your gut microflora, Kefir can also positively affect lots of skin problems such as acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, and many [ … ]

Kefir while breastfeeding
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Is Kefir safe while breastfeeding?

May 22, 2021

Let’s first clarify that in this article we are going mainly to discuss the effects of milk Kefir on breastfeeding mums and their babies. Although water Kefir is also considered safe while breastfeeding, its probiotic [ … ]

Kefir and Diabetes
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Can Kefir help with diabetes?

May 22, 2021

What is Diabetes, and what causes it? Diabetes is a severe health problem that usually leads to damage or failure of many organs in the human body, including the eyes, kidneys, heart, and blood vessels. [ … ]

Kefir for the elderly
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Is Kefir good for older people?

May 21, 2021

The benefits of Kefir for people of all ages are undeniable. However, the consumption of Kefir could be particularly beneficial for the elderly. Let us remind that the Kefir fungus includes about 50 bacterial strains [ … ]

Kefir and weight loss
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Can Kefir help with weight loss?

May 21, 2021

The short answer is yes. Kefir can help weight loss! The four critical ways in which Kefir may help weight loss are: Kefir increases the sense of satiety. Kefir speeds up metabolism. Kefir stimulates the [ … ]

Microbiome and microbiota
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What are microbiome and microbiota?

May 21, 2021

The human body is home to trillions of microorganisms – bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses. The number of these microbial cells is about ten times more than the cells that make up our entire body. [ … ]

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