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January 27, 2026
From ancient times, kefir is considered a drink of longevity. Its quality depends on the type of milk, and the taste - on the acidity. It retains the beneficial trace elements of milk, but does not contain varnish
From ancient times, kefir is considered a drink of longevity. Its quality depends on the type of milk, and the taste - on the acidity. It retains the beneficial trace elements in milk, but does not contain lactose. One of the most important for our body are probiotics; today kefir is produced from skim milk.
Properties for kefir:
It has a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora, inhibits the development of pathogenic microorganisms, prevents the appearance of bacterial infections. Kefir is also useful for people recovering from treatment: restores the intestinal microflora of the body after the use of antibiotics, increases immunity. This product is recommended as an integral part of the diet of those suffering from nervous fatigue, insomnia, chronic fatigue syndrome. It is also useful in obesity, atherosclerosis, diseases of the liver and pancreas. In the process of fermentation of milk, lactic acid appears, and it is a good antiseptic. It is this specific acidic environment that is formed in the stomach, thanks to kefir, helps the absorption of calcium and vitamin D, improving the absorption of all nutrients and digestion.
The absorption of calcium contained in kefir depends on the characteristics of the human body, the absorption of pH acidity in the intestinal environment.
Kefir is a dietary product and is used in dietary nutrition. For such therapies it is suitable in skim form. The kefir diet is the safest for health. Due to its ability to remove excess fluid and sodium salts, this product helps to lose weight. This is because salts cause swelling and water retention in the body; the potassium contained has a mild diuretic effect.
Kefir helps with constipation, improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and this helps to lose weight faster. It has a beneficial effect on the work of many organs. Due to the low content of carbohydrates and the presence of easily digestible fats, the weight not only does not increase, but significantly decreases. The kefir diet will not bring you immediate results, compared to other fast diets where you risk regaining weight. With it you will lose weight gradually, you will not harm your health and you will get rid of the ailments caused by being overweight. You will have a desire for proper nutrition, you will regulate the work of the cardiovascular system, liver, kidneys, metabolism, you will get rid of harmful substances accumulated in the body.