Kefir in case of poisoning: properties and characteristics of use

Probably every person in his life is faced with such an unpleasant situation as poisoning.Regardless of the reasons that provoked such a phenomenon, a person experiences very unpleasant feelings. He has nausea, vomiting, stool is disturbed, dizziness and short-term loss of consciousness are possible.

Many people are interested in whether it is possible to drink kefir in food poisoning, because the beneficial properties of this sour milk drink have been known for a very long time.

Let's understand in more detail the beneficial properties of this product, and under what poisonings it can be used, as well as whether there are contraindications for its reception.

Kefir belongs to very useful dairy products. It is perfectly absorbed by the body.

In addition, it contains a large amount of nutrients, for example:

• calcium;
• iodine;
• phosphorus;
• potassium;
• organic acids;
• minerals;
• various vitamins and beneficial bacteria.

It is worth considering the beneficial properties of kefir, and how it affects the body.

• This drink normalizes the functioning of the stomach and intestines.
• It stops the growth of pathogenic microorganisms.
• Promotes improvement of metabolic processes in the human body.
• It allows you to strengthen the immune system, which is very important for a weakened body. This minimizes the risk of catching another infectious disease.
• It nourishes the body with protein, calcium and phosphorus, which has a beneficial effect on the state of bone tissue, nails and teeth.

• In combination with the intake of antibacterial drugs, it helps to avoid the occurrence of dysbiosis.
• Contributes to the activation of the protective properties of the organism.
• It helps a person to become less sensitive to allergens, as a result of which the chances of an allergic reaction are reduced.
• It normalizes kidney, liver and pancreas.
• Helps reduce the proportion of harmful cholesterol in the blood.
• Used as a prophylactic against the formation of gastritis.

In addition, many people suffering from excess weight, drink it, being on a diet. This product has a reduced calorie content, at the same time it allows you to quickly cope with the feeling of hunger, saturating the body with useful substances.

Despite the fact that kefir is a very useful product, it is not always allowed to use it in case of poisoning. It all depends on the type of poisoning that a person has encountered.

It refers to the most common and common types of intoxication. If the cause of poisoning was the consumption of substandard products or goods with expired shelf life, the use of kefir is extremely undesirable. This is especially not recommended in the first two days after the onset of the disease. Food poisoning may be accompanied by vomiting and profuse diarrhea. In this case, dairy products are contraindicated for a number of reasons.

• They can worsen the patient's condition by irritating the mucous membrane of the intestines and stomach due to the acid contained in kefir. In extremely difficult situations, hemorrhage may occur.
• They lead to acceleration of intestinal motility, causing diarrhea or exacerbating this symptom.

If a person has consumed a large amount of alcoholic beverages, and he has a hangover syndrome, then it is recommended to drink a glass of kefir to relieve your condition and improve your well-being.

Thanks to the bacteria, enzymes and acids contained in this product, active elimination of toxic substances from the human body occurs. Under the influence of such a fermented milk drink, the action of the metabolites is blocked, and, as a result, the functioning of the liver improves.

If intoxication has arisen in the child, then it is possible to use this drink only after 3 to 4 days from the moment of the onset of the disease.

Infants in the recovery period are offered only kefir for children or kefir product designed specifically for children. It is necessary to do this only if the child has previously tried a similar product, and its use did not cause negative consequences.

About when it is allowed to use kefir in case of poisoning, you will learn from the following video.

In order for remission to occur after a serious intoxication of the organism, provoked by poisoning, Kefir product must be consumed in compliance with certain rules.

• It is necessary to start taking a fermented milk drink on day 3 after the symptoms of the disease disappear. By the time the mucous membrane of the digestive system will come to normal, and kefir product will not have a pronounced irritant effect on the walls of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Use kefir, starting with a small amount. Gradually increase the dose of drink.
• If the intoxication of the body was accompanied by a liquid stool, then you should drink kefir, which was made 5 days ago and more. Laxative effect has only a fresh drink.
• For therapeutic purposes, it is recommended to drink 1 cup of kefir 2 times a day for the restoration of the body: in the morning and evening. The course of treatment is 2 weeks.

Often, after the first week of continuous use of kefir, patients feel a significant improvement in their state of health.

To clarify the name of these drugs, which are optimally suited for a sick adult or child, it is better for the attending physician. After the postponed intoxication of the body, you should not experiment with your own health by self-healing. Consultation with a qualified doctor will help to quickly deal with the disease and to overcome the poisoning without negative consequences.

There are a number of persons who are contraindicated in the use of kefir, even at the stage of recovery after an illness.

These include:

• patients suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, which are characterized by high acidity;
• people suffering from an allergic reaction, as well as having intolerance to cow protein;
• patients who have diarrheal syndrome characterized by chronic manifestations (laxative properties of kefir can increase intestinal motility, causing diarrhea and becoming the cause of dehydration);
• newborns whose age has not reached 1 year.

Kefir has a lot of beneficial properties, it allows you to colonize the intestines with beneficial bacteria, taking an active part in restoring the natural microflora. Therefore, this drink is used at the stage of recovery after suffering a poisoning. If you follow certain rules, then you can quickly forget about the disease and manifestations of intoxication of the body in both an adult and a child.