The significant difference, however, is the bacteria in both products. You can get a lot more benefits from drinking Kefir than drinking yogurt. Yogurt keeps the digestive system clean, but Kefir can actually colonize your intestinal tract long term.

For more information, check out my posts on information on kefir.

Kefir, the miracle food, is known as a superb probiotic source. With rich probiotic content, it automatically has a positive effect on our bodies. Kefir and Kefir grains have been around for centuries and centuries back, and all for a good reason.

Over the years while studying and experimenting on kefir and kefir grains, I have compiled a list of the known benefits that kefir may be able to cure.

I have personally seen many of these health benefits throughout the years and I really do hope it helps you too.

Here are some of the known kefir health benefits:

1. Strongest natural remedy against any allergy
2. Strongest natural antibiotic without side effects
3. Treats liver disease
4. Treats gallbladder, dissolves gall bladder stones
5. Clears the body of salts, heavy metals, radionuclides, and alcoholic products
6. Cleans the body of chemical antibiotics
7. Treats kidney stones
8. Good bacteria in kefir are able to fight off pathogenic microorganisms
9. Lowers level of LDL cholesterol
10. Cleans the gastrointestinal tract
11. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
12. Treats gastritis
13. Treats pancreatitis
14. Treats ulcers
15. Prevents and treats colon cancer
16. Improves digestion
17. Improves the body functions
18. Improves the human immune system
19. Cures Candida
20. Cures hypertension
21. Stops growth of cancer cells
22. Speeds up healing process
23. Treats psoriasis
24. Treats eczema
25. Treats inflammatory diseases
26. Reduces size of tumors
27. Treats heart disease
28. Reverses calcination of blood vessels
29. Clears the blood vessels
30. Boosts the bodies energy
31. Natural “feel good” food
32. Treats lung infections
33. Normalizes metabolism thereby can be used as for weight loss
34. Cures acne
35. Has anti-oxidants and anti-aging properties
36. Nourishes hair
37. Treats the gum disease parodontosis
38. Lessens effects of medicines
39. Replenishes body of good bacteria after antibiotic
40. Balances the microflora of the body’s digestive system
41. Regulates blood pressure
42. Lowers blood sugar
43. Lowers blood lipid levels or cholesterol and fatty acids
44. Treats diarrhea
45. Treats constipation
46. Promotes bowel movement
47. Anti-stress properties
48. Treats sleeping disorders
49. Treats depression
50. Treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
51. Improves the brains neuro functions like reflexes, memory retention, attention, the five senses
52. Reduces flatulence
53. Lactic acid fermentation enhances the digestibility of milk based foods. People who cannot otherwise digest milk, can enjoy the vital calcium rich Kefir.
54. Treats yeast infection
55. Eliminates vaginal odors
56. Cures wrinkles
57. Treats arthritis
58. Treats colitis
59. Treats gout
60. Cures migranes
61. Treats rheumatism
62. Treats other stomach disorders
63. Detoxifies the body
64. Improves protein quality of milk, and enhances absorption and digestion
65. Good bacteria manufacture B vitamins such as B3, B6 and folic acid.
66. Aids in treating tuberculosis
67. Treats stomach cramps
68. Treats chronic intestine infections
69. Treats liver infections
70. Treats asthma
71. Treats bronchitis
72. Treats sclerosis
73. Treats anemia
74. Treats hepatitis
75. Healing effects on catarrh, digestive nodes, astral nodes, bilious complaints
76. Treats leaky gut syndrome
77. Prevents metastasis
78. Cures bad morning breath

These are but some of the known kefir health benefits.

If you find out something that isn’t here, drop us a message and we will include it in this list of kefir health benefits.

PS. These are mostly compiled from the emails/comments we receive. We believe further scientific proof is needed and the increased studies that are being conducted now all over the world will be a huge help.

PPS. Some people do not drink kefir, some apply it externally.

I want to tell you my story about Kefir. I’ve had trouble with self esteem back when I was younger. I was pretty chubby (really really chubby) and very uncomfortable with how I looked. I then decided to start a Crash Diet which I eventually learned to be the worst thing I ever decided to do.

I pretty much didn’t eat a single thing for a week. Sometimes, I’d eat an apple for the whole day or a piece of cracker. How I survived that was a phenomenal feat and it got me to the body I wanted. It didn’t last though and I finally started eating again, and I ate alot. That is also a reason why crash diets and fad diets will not ever work.

I noticed that I had a problem soon. I got it checked and I found out I had ulcer. I never got it cured though. It just kept on coming back. I finally decided to change my lifestyle shortly thereafter. I needed the change. I wanted to eat healthy and start working out. I eventually discovered kefir in Beijing when I stayed there for 6 months to study. I started making and taking it. I’ve never had any problems ever since. The bonus was it helped my body get to the point where I wanted it to look. I know it was Kefir because I really felt the difference.

Anyways, today I want to tell you the benefits of Kefir and it’s very exciting. You might have some problems or recurring health issues so this is very beneficial. I have referred my friends, family, the people I train and others to drink Kefir to solve their health problems, and I have documented each where it helped and did not help. I will also use results from studies I have read.

Proven Benefits:

• Minerals and Amino Acids
  Helps our bodies with healing and maintenance functions.
• Complete Protein
  Already partially digested so it’s easily utilized by the body.
• Vitamins B12, B1, Vitamin K and B
  The B Vitamins make you organs function better, boosts your immunity. They also help your stamina and helps you lose weight! YEY! The Biotin helps your body absorb your B vitamins faster.
• Contains Major Strains Of Friendly Bacteria and Beneficial Yeasts
  Namely, Lactobacillus Caucasus, Acetobacter species, and Streptococcus species. Beneficial yeasts dominate and eliminate destructive pathogenic yeasts in the body. Your body then becomes better in resisting pathogens and intestinal parasites.
• They also help keep the colon environment clean and healthy.
• Easy To Digest
  Great food for babies(from what I have seen) and the elderly. Also easily cures their digestive disorders.
• Arthritis and Rheumatism.
  I found out about this in Beijing. They were explaining it to me so I decided to get my mom to try it. Suddenly, it just stopped happening. I was pretty amazed.
• Anti Aging and Weightloss
  Studies have proven that taking this regularly daily, will help you look younger and keep your skin looking better. It should add years to your younger look.I mentioned weight loss earlier and I am a firm believer in it. It has been a big part of my success. I have formulated many smoothie recipes and I will share them to you in one of my posts.
• Constipation
  I have seen many people succeed with this personally. It’s like Turbo Lax. Only natural
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Herpes
• Sleep Disorders
• Depression
• ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
• High Blood Pressure
  Has a positive influence on the heart and blood, heals circulatory conditions.
• Regulates Blood Sugar and Cures Diabetes
• Heals the Lungs
• Cures Bronchitis, Tuberculosis, Asthma.
• Cures Allergies and Migraine
• Cure For Acne
• Heals the Kidneys
• Protects the urinary tract and prostate.
• Heals The Pancreas
• Controls Cholesterol
• Controls Osteoporosis
• Helps The Liver and Gallbladder
• Regulates bile production, influences positively hepatitis
• Boosts Metabolism And Digestion
• Heals Colitis, Diarrhea, Catarrh, Reflux, Leaky Gut Syndrome and Candidasis
• Heals Duodenum and Cures Ulcers.
• Helps Lactose Intolerant People
• You can drink milk based products now
• Have Allergies? It cures them too!
• Cures Vaginitis (Inflammation of the Vagina)

Unproven Benefits: (Still being experimented)

• Curing The Common Cold
  I have tried experimenting with this. I intentionally got a cold and started intake of this. It got me cured faster. I have not seen anything official with this but I personally believe it helps.
• AIDS
• Cancer
  Produces own anti-cancer compounds, prevents metastasis, and some claim to have been cured.
• Longer Life
  Because of a balanced inner ecosystem.
• Fights Breast Tumor Cells

There should be more cures and benefits that I haven’t even found out or heard about but I think those are the main ones people face everyday. You see, I really believe in this. I want people to know this is not just a temporary thing. I want to teach people the importance of adding this to our daily lifestyle. It is certainly phenomenal and I am thankful I found out about it.