Since kefir is dairy-based, it unfortunately isn't suitable for those following a plant-based diet. However, McAllister recommends other naturally fermented products, like sauerkraut, kimchi and miso.

I drank kefir, which is high in natural probiotics like lacto and bifido bacterium, every day for 30 days, sipping two different brands in a variety of flavours – I tried natural kefir, kefir ...

Kefir appeared to downregulate the expression of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), a cellular pathway involved in triggering inflammatory responses in the brain.

The benefits of drinking kefir include better gut health, brain health, and immunity. Here’s what happened when one writer tried drinking it daily.

Water kefir is a quick ferment, needing only a day or two and involving both bacteria and yeast. It’s dairy-free, caffeine-free, and a great alternative to sodas.

Kefir, a probiotic-rich fermented milk, shows potential in reducing neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and beta-amyloid buildup, suggesting a role in Alzheimer’s prevention and management.

DIY Kefir Drink Recipe: How To Make It At Home: Nutritionist Sakshi Lalwani has shared the recipe. Ingredients you need: 1-2 tbsp kefir grains; 2 cups milk (vegan milk also works) Step-By-Step Recipe ...

Kefir has travelled through time, leaving its distinct sour flavor throughout history. It was even seen as a sign of sustenance in the afterlife eons ago, as recently archaeologists discovered the ...

From this microbe’s DNA, the team could explore the history of the cheese’s production. Kefir begins with a culture, a slurry created by inoculating milk with an existing bit of kefir—just ...