All dairy products are healthy, but kefir is a real healing drink. This drink strengthens the human immune system, increases resistance to infections, improves skin and hair.
10. Rich in B vitamins
The composition of kefir includes vitamins B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B9, B12.
B1 can improve memory, helps to resist viruses. Without riboflavin or B2, protein synthesis and the breakdown of fats are impossible; it also participates in hematopoiesis. Niacin (B3) regulates mood, sleep and wakefulness depend on it, it is responsible for the mental balance of a person. Choline or B4 is needed for storing information, for lipid metabolism of the liver. Pantothenic acid or vitamin B5 helps to protect, and if necessary, heal damage to the skin and mucous membranes of a person, it is necessary for regeneration processes. Pyridoxine (B6) helps improve mood and sleep, and is needed to produce blood cells. Folic acid (B9) is necessary for the formation of blood cells. Without B12 or cyanocobalamin, the nervous system cannot work well, it is important for immunity.
9. Strengthens the immune system
Kefir is a natural product that contains beneficial bacteria. They promote good digestion. As a result, all vitamins and trace elements we need are well absorbed, which has a beneficial effect on the human immune system. In addition, intestinal microorganisms are necessary for the isolation of immunoglobulin A. And it is a component of the immune system and helps fight viruses. Some microorganisms have bactericidal properties, i.e. successfully fight the causative agents of tuberculosis and some gastrointestinal diseases. American nutritionist Jennifer Fitzgibbon called this drink miraculous.
8. Is a probiotic
Kefir is made using special kefir fungi that contain more than 22 types of beneficial bacteria. These are probiotics, i.e. bacteria living in the human digestive tract. Back in 1954, scientists discovered that bifidobacteria are safe for humans. Moreover, they are useful because They have an immunostimulating effect, fight infections, and help to cope with stress. Lactobacilli are necessary for the breakdown of milk proteins and lactose, bifidobacteria are needed to synthesize B, K vitamins, amino acids, etc. Therefore, doctors advise to consume at least 600 g of dairy and sour-milk products per day.
7. Rich in antioxidants
Kefir is not just called the drink of the centenarians. It has a lot of antioxidants. They destroy free radicals that destroy cells, thereby slowing down the aging process.
6. Relaxes and soothes.
The most effective stress relievers are B vitamins, which kefir is rich in. The composition of this drink is the bacterium lactobacillus rhamnoses JB-1, which has soothing properties. Scientists from the Irish National University, located in the city of Cork, under the leadership of John Crian, were able to establish that it improves mood, reduces stress. Doctor Sergey Agapkin writes about kefir as the best remedy for insomnia. It has tryptophan, melatonin is formed from it, which improves falling asleep. But you should not drink it before exams or important business negotiations, when it is important to concentrate and get together, because kefir relaxes the nervous system.
5. Quenches thirst
On hot summer days, the best way to quench your thirst is to drink a glass of kefir or another sour-milk product. It has a slightly sour taste, which helps increase salivation and helps fight thirst.
4. Contains protein
Kefir contains about 3% of proteins. If you drink 2 cups of this drink, you get 15 g of protein. These proteins are completely absorbed. Kefir is often included in various diets. He, having a low calorie content, supplies the body with the necessary proteins, minerals and vitamins. Kefir must be drunk by children. They need milk protein. It is he who is the building material for our body, each of our cells consists of protein. If the child’s body lacks protein, the processes of development and growth are slowed down.
3. Lowers cholesterol
Besides good cholesterol, there is bad cholesterol. These are low density lipoproteins. They, accumulating on the walls of blood vessels, cause problems with blood circulation, which can cause the appearance of serious diseases such as heart attack and stroke. But, if you include this drink in your menu, the amount of this bad cholesterol will decrease. Scientists were able to prove this in 2017. 2 groups were invited to participate in the study. Participants from the first group drank 4 glasses of kefir every day. The second was given non-skim milk. It was found that the use of kefir helped significantly reduce the amount of bad cholesterol in 2 months. There were positive changes in those who drank milk, but they can not be compared with the benefits of kefir.
2. Digestible better than milk
If you drink a glass of milk, then about 30% will be digested in an hour, while the yogurt you drink will be absorbed by 90% in the same time. In the production of kefir, all the beneficial properties of milk are preserved, but the drink itself becomes more easily digestible. And all because part of the lactose is converted into lactic acid, which our body is much easier to absorb.
1. Contains a lot of calcium and phosphorus
Dairy products are the main sources of calcium recognized by all doctors. It is needed for the strength of teeth, as well as bones. It has many other useful features. We take it from dairy products, as it contains the largest amount: in 100 g of kefir - about 126 mg of calcium. No less important is the phosphorus necessary for the formation of teeth and bones. It helps the kidneys work properly, improves the conductivity of nerve fibers, etc. A person receives phosphorus only from food, its main sources are meat and milk. 100 g of kefir contains 143 mg of phosphorus.