kefir

[dandelup]

Has anybody taken Kefir , as I have been told it can cause issues with those of us with immune system problems?

[Walkingtall62]

good question. Thanks for asking. Will be interested in replies

[newyork8]

I have had no problems. These are good bacteria. But I would only buy well known major brands.

[lankisterguy Volunteer]

Hi dandelup,

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We have had 15 previous postings that mention Kefir- see:

healthunlocked.com/cllsuppo...

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Len

[SofiaDeo]

I drink it, I buy a plain grass fed organic brand. No sugars, flavorings, add something at home if you don't like it plain. I do not have extmely low neutrophils like a Grade 4 toxicity, not do I have major GI problems. Whether or not fermented foods might pose a risk is something to discuss with your doc.

[CycleWonder]

I love Kefir but my favorite is peach. Somehow that variety is rarely available.

[NaturalWaze]

I drink it and my CLL doc said it was ok.

[MN1999]

Kefir is my favorite smoothie base. I also like Kombucha (home made)

[LeoPa]

Kefir is made of UHT pasteurized milk, into which a gut friendly milk sugar eating bacteria is injected and feels at home, being the sole habitant in his environment. It's a bacterial monoculture. Whether that's good or bad is up for discussion but it should not be harmful unless contaminated during the manufacturing process or storage. Nevertheless if you never had kefir before I recommend starting with a teaspoon. Don't drink a cup all at once. If that bacteria is unfamiliar to your gut, you might end up with diarrhea.

[JEEA]

Dear Dandelup

A late reply to your post about kefir. I make my own kefir daily and have taken it for about 10 years. I make it with whole organic milk and live kefir granules. I have certainly never had any problems with it. I am on Watch at Wait at present.

Of course, buying it ready made is easier than making it yourself. If you are interested in making it yourself, I have live granules. They reproduce, so I am always giving some away or putting what I don't use on the compost pile. It is simple to make--you just put the granules in milk, leave at room temperature for about 24 hours, and you have kefir. If you go on holiday, you just keep the kefir in the refrigerator and the granules start working again when back at room temperature. I make it every evening and put it on my muesli ready to eat in the morning.

Eleanor