Understanding the Key Health Benefits of Kefir Grains in Australia

Majority of people in Australia may be less familiar with kefir although they might have heard about probiotics. It can be pronounced kef-fur, kee-fur or keh-feer. It is pretty popular in natural health circles no matter which way you say it. It contains “good/friendly” bacteria as well as nutrients that will significantly help individuals maintain a healthy gut. Health benefits of the kefir are discussed briefly in this post.
Soothes the digestive system

Digestive problems, caused by H.plyori (bacteria), can be treated by the probiotics present in the kefir grains.  Moreover, it is found that probiotics present in the kefir is useful in treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome efficiently.

Protect individuals against infection

L. kefiri founded in milk kefir is useful in fighting against different types of infections. E. coli, Salmonella, and H. pylori founded in kefir can significantly slow the growth of various harmful pathogens.   According to a recent study conducted in Australia, it was reported that applying kefir topically encourage wound healing and prevent infection. 

Improves symptoms of lactose intolerance

The medical conditional in which the individual is unable to properly digest a milk sugar or digest lactose is known as lactose intolerance. Lactose present in the milk is consumed efficiently by the kefir and it is connected into a lactic acid. In addition, the enzyme present in kefir can further help the body of the individual to process the milk sugar effectively.
 
Prevent osteoporosis

The medical condition, where the individual have low bone mass and deterioration in the structure of the bone tissue, is known as osteoporosis. Consumption of this probiotic drink prevents osteoporosis as it contains vitamin k2 and calcium. Ample amounts of vitamin k2 and calcium is present in milk kefir.

Prevent asthma and allergies

Inflammation and allergens causes asthma in different individuals in Australia. The consumption of this probiotics reduces the inflammation associated with asthma and allergies according to a reliable research conducted on different animals. Inflammatory markers of igE immunoglobins, interleukin-4, and T-helper cells are significantly suppressed by Kefir Grains.

Detoxify the body

It is effective against affatoxins, which are common toxins that some individuals in Australia are exposed to in food. Affatoxins are blinded to the kefir due to the presence of lactic acid bacteria in it. Similarly, individuals may be able to detoxify their body of any fungal contaminants and affatoxins if they regularly drink this probiotics.

It can help individuals lose weight and fat

According to the latest study conducted in Australia, it was reported that diverse strain of bacteria present in kefir helps to reduce the body fat of the individuals consuming it regularly. The three month study reported that there was an increased weight loss by 50% in obese women by consumption of the kefir on regular basis.

It has cosmetic benefits

The growth of bacteria that causes acne is inhibited by the lactic acid present in the kefir. It also lightens skin of the individual due to presence of lactic acid, peptides and whey in this product.

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