Health Benefits of Kefir

by Giselle

Real health benefits you get with Kefir

kefir health benefitsI 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.

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{ 7 comments… read them below or add one }

dee 09.09.09 at 6:43 pm

I am trying to drink kefir and i am getting to much mucus build up in my chest. is there any thing that i can do to get rid of this mucus so that i can enjoy my kefir? by the way i started some of my kefir with organic 2% milk and some with raw milk. do you think water kefir is better for me? can i change my kefir over to water kefir?

Giselle 09.15.09 at 9:08 pm

how long have you been drinking the kefir? and what color is your mucus

Lee 10.15.09 at 12:16 am

Hello Giselle,

I have been drinking plain, lowfat Kefir for a few years now. I LOVE it! I only eat fish (no land animals at all) and worry about the mercury. Thats how I started drinking Kefir as it helps remove heavy metals from your system. I was thrilled about the addional health benefits! I have added your article to my blog to spread the word! My blog is easyhealthbasics.blogspot.com

Thanks,
Lee

mohamed hamza 12.19.09 at 5:54 am

some deary product can cause this mucus so tray not to drink your kefir and other deary product during the night time or before sleep . best regrades

Aida 01.31.10 at 3:33 pm

Hi I am very overweight and just introduced to keifer by my nephew. How much should I drink? will it help me lose weight? Thank you

Brian 02.04.10 at 11:31 pm

The list of “proven benifits” are quite amazing. Can you refer me to any specific scientific literature that support these claims? I don’t necessarily doubt these findings, and I do enjoy kefir, but I am a scientist and I work with scientists. If they ask me questions I want to be able to have some answers. Plus I would like to learn more for myself.

Ruth 02.22.10 at 10:47 pm

I’m also interested in the references for the “proven benefits”. Can you please post these?

-another scientist and enthusiastic Keifir drinker

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