What is kefir and why is it linked to gut health? We tested it out for a month to see what benefits it has, if any.

In my family, milk had two distinct functions: As a source of nutrition for us kids, and as a laxative for my dad. While we were holding our noses and obediently gulping down a glass each ...

Over in the UK, dairy major Müller UK & Ireland forged a deal to acquire kefir company Biotiful Gut Heath in a sign of market ...

It's more than drinkable yogurt.

Regular kefir (dairy-based) can be moderate in FODMAPs due to lactose. You may want to modify this recipe and use a lactose-free or dairy-free kefir if you’re closely following a low FODMAP diet ...

“Water kefir is also lactose-free.” Whether water kefir or milk kefir is better for you will depend on what you’re looking for. In terms of bacteria, however, there’s only really one ...

However, kefir may carry some risks for people with lactose-intolerance or who are immunocompromised. As interest in probiotics has surged during recent years, so has the popularity of kefir — a ...

I’ve taken a real interest in gut health ever since I discovered just how much it influences the rest of the body. From your mood and energy levels to your immune system and digestion, it turns ...