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Is kefir okay for cirrhosis. I have read there is alcohol in it but not on list of ingredients.

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Morning I would think so. The alcohol content is probably as low as alcohol free beer. I'm a huge fan of kefir it's great for gut health

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kingsnorth in reply toSmileyfaces

me too brilliant stuff and so good for you

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Greengal314 in reply tokingsnorth

Me three! I’m a huge proponent for kefir.

I’ve read recent research showing that diverse healthy gut bacteria/microbe help protect the liver via the gut liver axis. Especially from alcohol related damage.

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