HEALTH BENEFITS

I took an interest in Kefir because of its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-fungal properties, as well as its ability to support gut health and the immune system. These properties come from the bioactive compounds in the Kefir. The most powerful being the exopolysaccharide kefiran, bioactive peptides, the organic acid lactic acid, and the beneficial microbes (ie. Probiotics).

To receive the maximum benefits from the Probiotics, live active cultures are required.

HOW I USE KEFIR

As a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS),I use Kefir to help manage my MS. When I discovered that inflammation causes MS relapses, with relapses being the worsening of current or creation of new MS symptoms, I incorporated Kefir into my beneficial diet to do the following:

• Use It’s anti-inflammatory properties to help manage
• inflammation
• Use It’s antioxidant properties to protect the cells of the body from oxidative stress, which is linked to disease, a major source of inflammation.
• Use it’s anti-fungal properties to help fight infection, another major source of inflammation.
• Use It’s ability to support gut health and the immune system to help the body fight disease.

So, Kefir helps manage inflammation and major sources of inflammation.

And managing inflammation, helps manage my MS.

PREFERENCES

In 2005, I started fermenting and ingesting my own homemade Kefir. Back then it wasn’t available commercially. You had to make it yourself. Since I have arms and hands weakened by my MS, I no longer make it at home. It’s too taxing. Nowadays, I buy it from the grocery store.

HAS KEFIR HELPED ME?

Yes. I believe Kefir has contributed to the anti-inflammatory nature of my beneficial diet. It’s also helped support my gut health and immune system, and manage my Candidiasis as a extra special food and natural remedy.

I have not witnessed or identified any other benefits, but i look forward to seeing what the future brings.

CAUTION

Due to the ever possible occurrence of product contamination, I always double check my sources and check ingredient lists before trying a new item. I also make sure the product contains live, active cultures.

Allergic reactions can happen to anyone, so I do my research and keep my eyes open to any potentially dangerous reactions, especially drug interactions, when I try anything new.

Ingesting large amounts of anything can be harmful, so I always consume in moderation.

-Jen, aka. Power Chair Dorothy

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REFERENCES

Cristofori, F., Dargenio, V. N., Dargenio, C., Miniello, V. L., Barone, M., & Francavilla, R. (2021). Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Effects of Probiotics in Gut Inflammation: A Door to the Body. Frontiers in immunology, 12, 578386.

Feng, T., & Wang, J. (2020). Oxidative stress tolerance and antioxidant capacity of lactic acid bacteria as probiotic: a systematic review. Gut microbes, 12(1), 1801944.

Prado, M. R., Blandón, L. M., Vandenberghe, L. P., Rodrigues, C., Castro, G. R., Thomaz-Soccol, V., & Soccol, C. R. (2015). Milk kefir: composition, microbial cultures, biological activities, and related products. Frontiers in microbiology, 6, 1177.

Rodrigues, K. L., Carvalho, J. C., & Schneedorf, J. M. (2005). Anti-inflammatory properties of kefir and its polysaccharide extract. Inflammopharmacology, 13(5-6), 485–492.

Saravanan, P., R, P., Balachander, N., K, K. R. S., S, S., & S, R. (2023). Anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties of lactic acid bacteria and its peptides. Folia microbiologica, 68(3), 337–353.

Tamang, J. P., Shin, D-H., Jung, S-J., & Chae, S-W. (2016). Functional Properties of Microorganisms in Fermented Foods. Frontiers of Microbiology, 7, 578. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.00578.

Vieira, C. P., Rosario, A. I. L. S., Lelis, C. A., Rekowsky, B. S. S., Carvalho, A. P. A., Rosário, D. K. A., Elias, T. A., Costa, M. P., Foguel, D., & Conte-Junior, C. A. (2021). Bioactive Compounds from Kefir and Their Potential Benefits on Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity, 2021, 9081738.

Science Direct: Kefir

Encyclopedia Britannica: Kefir

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