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Fermented Foods

Kefir

Kefir is a fermented milk drink made by culturing milk with kefir grains, producing a tangy beverage that contains live microorganisms. It is commonly used as a probiotic dairy food.

Beneficial properties

contains probiotics supports gut microbiota good source of protein rich in calcium fermented food

Nutritional highlights

Kefir provides protein, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, riboflavin, and often beneficial live cultures.

Caution. May not be suitable for people with milk allergy or severe lactose intolerance, and probiotic foods may aggravate symptoms in some people with SIBO.

Conditions it helps with

Constipation
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Diarrhea
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Gut Recovery
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IBS
IBS / Sensitive Gut
Includes: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Nutrient Assimilation (general)
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Includes: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
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Weak Bones / Osteoporosis
Includes: Osteoporosis
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Recipes featuring Kefir