Cleansing the body with kefir

Without a doubt, such a fermented milk product as kefir, obtained by fermentation of pasteurized milk, is very useful, and some believe that it is even possible to cleanse the body with kefir.

Benefits

Both the kefir starter culture and the end product of milk fermentation by bacteria Lactobacillus sp., Bifidobacterium thermacidophilum, Lactococcus lactis contain several dozen strains of probiotic microorganisms: bacteria and yeast fungi (of the Saccharomyces and Dipodascaceae families), which provide food for intestinal bacteria. This is the main benefit of kefir for the human body. [1]

First of all, experts note the value of the homofermentative lactic acid bacterium Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens subsp., Which is probiotic No. 1 in kefir. This lactobacillus, in addition to carbon dioxide, ethylene and lactic acid, produces the extracellular polysaccharide (EPS) kefiran and menaquinone (vitamin K2). Lactic acid is needed by our body for cellular and general metabolism: with its help, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD +) is synthesized - an important cofactor that can restore normal metabolism and increase the activity of regulatory cellular proteins (sirtuins). [2]

Kefiran, which belongs to heteropolysaccharides, improves digestive function, helps relieve inflammation, has an antispasmodic effect and even reduces high blood pressure in hypertensive patients.

Vitamin K2 (which is most of all kefir with a high percentage of fat) provides antioxidant protection to the cells of the intestinal mucous membranes, normalizes its function, restoring the balance of beneficial bacteria. That is why kefir is so useful for bowel function. [3]

In addition, in vitro and in vivo studies have shown that Lb. Kefiranofaciens neutralizes the pathogenic flora of the intestine and can inhibit the growth of various pathogenic microorganisms, including Escherichia coli (E. Coli), Salmonella enterica and Helicobacter pylori, Micrococcus luteus, Listeria monocytogenes, Clostridium difficile, Streptococcus faecalis Therefore, indications for the appointment of gastroenterologists for the constant use of kefir (one glass in the evening) include many digestive problems: diarrhea, constipation, dysbiosis, irritable bowel syndrome, enterocolitis, spastic colitis, etc. [4]

As reported by the publication of the World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, over the past decade and a half, researchers have identified the ability of lactobacillus probiotics kefir to reduce serum triglycerides and cholesterol levels, activate immunocompetent abdominal cells (peritoneal macrophages) and increase the synthesis of immunoglobulins (IgA). Thus, the protection of the intestinal epithelium from toxins is enhanced, in particular, the beta-hemolytic bacterium  Bacillus cereus, the causative agent of foodborne diseases , as well as aflatoxins produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus. So, in principle, cleansing the body of toxins and toxins using kefir is possible. [5]

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Flax with kefir to cleanse the body

Nutritionists consider flax seed to be one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids and rightfully consider it unique in terms of the content of lignans - polyphenolic compounds with antioxidant properties. In addition, flaxseed contains dietary fiber necessary for normal bowel function (almost 40% of the total mass).

This product is recommended - 25-30 g of ground flaxseed per day - for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, with reduced insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. Daily use of one teaspoon of whole seed, filled with boiling water for an hour and a half, activates intestinal peristalsis and helps to treat chronic constipation.

But it is not worth mixing and simultaneously using flax with kefir to cleanse the body, since kefir will significantly reduce the laxative and cleansing effect of seed fibers in the digestive tract: they should be used separately. In the same way, flaxseed flour with kefir is used separately: chopped seed (a teaspoon) is washed down with a glass of warm water, and after emptying the intestines, instead of eating, you can drink 200-250 ml of kefir. 

Castor oil with kefir

If you come across a recipe for cleansing the body, in which it is proposed to mix castor oil with kefir (in a ratio of 1: 3 or 1: 5) and take this mixture before bedtime for three days in a row, then we want to remind you that castor oil is a laxative, used for constipation.

The active ingredient in castor oil, ricinoleic acid, is released in the intestines and aids in the digestion and cleansing process by stimulating bowel movements. Therefore, castor oil is washed down only with water, it is possible - with the addition of lemon juice. And the idea of mixing kefir with castor oil, according to doctors, looks more like an inappropriate joke.

Serious recommendations in the article -  Colon cleansing

Beets with kefir to cleanse the body

Also, do not be seduced by the cheapness of the method, in which boiled beets with kefir appear to cleanse the body. Think for yourself what will happen to the intestines if (as indicated in the "recipe") a day to eat a kilogram of boiled beets and drink 5-6 glasses of kefir? Would you like to try it?

Although separately, both of these products do not raise questions. For example, beets are on the list  of liver cleansers , and their hepatoprotective properties - thanks to the presence of betaine and oleanolic acid - have been proven in practice.

So, eat beets, especially if you have acquired atherosclerosis, fatty hepatosis or hepatic steatosis, arterial hypertension and general obesity. And, of course, instead of dinner - a glass of kefir...

Doctors give the same advice if the patient intends to cleanse the intestines with kefir and apples.

Hercules with kefir to cleanse the body

Oatmeal or rolled oats with kefir can be used to cleanse the body without unnecessary reservations, because there is almost no gluten in the flakes, which inhibits the digestive tract and is not tolerated by people with celiac disease.

However, the fiber in oatmeal is much less than in whole oatmeal, and in order to cleanse the intestines, you should cook and eat a low-calorie porridge (26 g of carbohydrates per 100 g), the regular use of which, as evidenced by reviews of nutritionists and the results of examinations of their patients, stabilizes the level glucose in the blood and helps to lower the level of low-density lipoproteins in it.

In addition, oatmeal contains water-soluble protein globulins (avenalins) that absorb liquids in the stomach and normalize the digestive process in the small intestine, as well as steroidal saponins (avenacosides) and polysaccharides (β-glucans) that regulate the flow of glucose into the blood.

And this should convince everyone who suffers from diabetes and obesity to eat oatmeal for breakfast. And instead of dinner, of course, a glass of kefir...

Cleansing the body with garlic with kefir

At first glance, cleansing the body with garlic with kefir, as a method of naturopathic healing, is suitable for everyone, because garlic contains a lot of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which supports our immunity and the healthy state of the liver, neutralizing and removing toxins.

And, again, you do not need to mix chopped garlic with kefir: the effects of both products are leveled, and "garlic kefir" can provoke epigastric pain.

With diarrhea, garlic (half a teaspoon of grated garlic mixed with a teaspoon of vegetable oil or 25-30 drops of alcoholic tincture per tablespoon of milk) will help cleanse the intestines even of the causative agents of dysentery - thanks to the presence of the sulfur-containing bactericidal substance allicin, which is no worse than antibiotics.

Allicin is capable of not only microbes, but also parasitic invasions, see -  Alternative treatment of giardiasis .

To ensure a detoxifying effect, it is enough to consume two small cloves of garlic per day. But you should keep in mind the possible complications: bloating, upset stomach, unpleasant body odor and excessive sweating, as well as a decrease in the rate of blood clotting.

Green buckwheat with kefir to cleanse the body

There is no confirmation of the cleansing effect of using green buckwheat with kefir during the week, while it is recommended not to cook the cereal, but pour it over with cold kefir overnight.

Another version of this alternative recipe involves pre-soaking buckwheat for 3-5 minutes in boiling water. After the boiling water must be drained, and only then combine buckwheat with kefir and leave for several hours.

We described above how kefir affects the digestive tract, but only the "authors" of this method can know about the principle of its action in combination with not fried buckwheat. Obviously, a buckwheat-kefir breakfast or dinner should facilitate bowel movements in case of constipation. See -  Products for the treatment of constipation

Bowel cleansing with kefir and bran

Most often, it is recommended to take twice a day, one teaspoon or dessert spoon of wheat, rye or oat bran (mixed with water - so that you can swallow) and immediately drink 150-200 ml of low-fat fresh kefir.

Bran - the seed coat of grain crops - is plant fiber in its pure form; they do not dissolve in water, they are not digested in the gastrointestinal tract, but they enhance intestinal motility and contribute to its emptying and cleaning. [6]

Contraindications for this method include all gastroenterological diseases of an inflammatory nature, anemia and pregnancy.

Read more on how to cleanse the intestines with bran and other natural products in the publication -  The Role of Dietary Fiber in the Digestion Process

Cleansing with activated carbon and kefir

And in conclusion, how to properly cleanse with activated carbon and kefir.

Everyone knows that activated carbon has adsorption properties due to the presence of microscopic pores, which hundreds of times increase the surface area that absorbs toxic substances in the gastrointestinal tract. How to use it correctly, in detail in the article -  Activated carbon

Please note that you need to drink it with plenty of plain water, not juice, milk or kefir. Therefore, after several days of using coal, they simply begin to consume fresh kefir daily.

Kefir helps our immune system by keeping healthy bacteria in our gut.