How long does kefir digest?

Kefir is a fermented drink, full of probiotics and other beneficial ingredients.It contains a significant amount of bacteria and yeast, which favorably affect the intestinal flora. Those who are on a diet, it is especially important how much time this product is digested.

Kefir contains a small amount of alcohol, so it is not recommended in large quantities to use for children, those who have epilepsy, and even drivers.

Preparing a drink using special fungi. In home kefir there are bacteria useful for the stomach, such as:

• streptococci;
• milk stick;
• acetic acid bacterium.

The drink has a rich composition, in which there are not only minerals and vitamins, but also numerous acids. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates are balanced in kefir, and the drink itself is classified based on the percentage of fat. On the shelves of modern stores you can find a 1% product, as well as kefir with a percentage of fat 2.5 and 3.25.

If we talk about nutritional value, then the drink contains the following components:

• ash;
• water;
• cholesterol;
• monosaccharides and disaccharides.

Proteins per 100 g of the product contain 12 g, fat - 23 g, and carbohydrates - 16 g. Thus, the total caloric content is only 53 kcal.

Not all people are accustomed to use this product every day, but in fact it is very useful for the body, including for digestion. Starting to drink it regularly, you need to gradually increase the dose: first, 100 ml per day. Perhaps the body will quickly feel the effect of the drink - it depends on how sensitive the intestine is in humans.

Side effects:

• cramps;
• constipation;
• swelling;
• flatulence.

If there is no experience of consuming such food, then the negative impact is likely to be more obvious at first, but it will not last long. No need to stop, because soon everything will pass. In extreme cases, if you can not overcome these symptoms, you should stop drinking kefir and get medical advice. It is possible that a person has an individual intolerance to the product.

Most often, the body adapts to the daily use of the drink. It is recommended to drink about 200-300 ml of kefir per day (1 cup). If it is too thick, it can be diluted with water in a proportion of 350 ml for 1.5 glasses of liquid.

Improvements from the use of this drink can be felt in the near future.

The benefits of kefir are as follows:

• It is rich in vitamin B;
• kefir contains folic acid;
• the product contains easily digestible proteins;
• full of bacteria that help digestion;
• contains antimicrobial strains of lactobacilli;
• boosts immunity;
• helps to balance intestinal microflora disturbed by antibiotics;
• treats inflammatory diseases of the stomach;
• helps fight allergies;
• can be used with lactose intolerance;
• lowers blood pressure;
• helps to increase bone density;
• may help fight anemia;
• used as a preventive measure against malignant tumors.

It may be necessary to limit kefir intake if a person experiences serious side effects. As a rule, the drink itself does not cause deterioration of health, but it can provoke some diseases. Kefir should not be consumed by those who should eat less protein, probiotics, acidic foods and other similar components. If discomfort occurs, you should consult a doctor.

One of the main advantages of kefir - the speed of its digestion by the body. A glass of drink will require the body for about 30-40 minutes. All its components are quickly absorbed, but it also reduces the time of disintegration of the elements included in kefir. After some time, the food begins to digest 40% faster, thereby preserving the necessary energy.

All this became possible due to the content in the drink of a large amount of carbon dioxide, because it is she who is able to irritate the stomach walls so that he begins to produce more juice.

To the beneficial properties of the drink were on the face, it must be used fresh. Only such a drink can not do harm, but will help in solving many problems of the stomach and intestines. It is especially useful for children and elderly people to include kefir in the diet, since it has a positive effect on the pancreas and liver.

It is best of all when the product is made independently at home from whole milk as it contains the maximum quantity of necessary lactic acid bacteria and vitamins. If you purchase a store product, you should pay special attention to the shelf life. Kefir will benefit only if it is fresh.

You will learn more about the benefits of kefir in the following video.