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Nutritional Characteristics, Health Impact, and Applications of Kefir.
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21 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 31 citations in OpenAlex.
- The Effect of Kefir Consumption on Blood Pressure and C-Reactive Protein: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism · 2025Pooled it
- Comparative Evaluation ofFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Alginate-Based Encapsulation ofFood science & nutrition · 2026Article
- Dairy Bioactive Compounds as Precision Modulators of Gut Microbiota: From Molecular Mechanisms to Personalized Immunometabolic Health.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- A Peptide Fraction from Brazilian Milk-Based Kefir Exhibits Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities Against Clinically Relevant Bacteria.Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins · 2026Article
- Kefir Consumption and Health Effects Based on Human Clinical Trials: An Overview of Literature.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Comparative Profiling of Yeast Communities in Kefir Grains and Liquid Kefir Using ITS Amplicon Next-Generation Sequencing.International journal of food science · 2026Article
- Eastern European Fermented Foods: Nutritional Value, Functional Potential, and Cultural Heritage.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Hepatoprotective, Antioxidant, and Anti-Hyperlipidemic Effects of Kefir Milk in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity: Insights from Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Profiling, Molecular Docking of Kefiran, and Liver Function Restoration.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The Effects of Kefir on the Human Oral and Gut Microbiome.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Advancements in Microbial Applications for Sustainable Food Production.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- The Impact of Kefir Consumption on Inflammation, Oxidative Stress Status, and Metabolic-Syndrome-Related Parameters in Animal Models: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Chemical, Physical, Microbial, and Sensory Properties of Innovative Sesame Milk Kefir, Focusing on the Ultrastructure of Kefir Grains.ACS omega · 2025Article
- Evaluating the Impact of Kefir Consumption on Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease: A Narrative Review.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
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- Evaluation of kefir consumption on gut microbial diversity in a healthy young population using full-length 16S rRNA sequencing.Frontiers in microbiology · 2025Article
- In Vitro Cholesterol Uptake by the Microflora of Selected Kefir Starter Cultures.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Impact of Lyophilized Milk Kefir-Based Self-Nanoemulsifying System on Cognitive Enhancement via the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Comparing Nutritional Values and Bioactivity of Kefir from Different Types of Animal Milk.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Biological Significance of Probiotic Microorganisms from Kefir and Kombucha: A Review.Microorganisms · 2024Review
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
A global epidemiological shift has been observed in recent decades, characterized by an increase in age-related disorders, notably non-communicable chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. An appreciable causal link between changes in the gut microbiota and the onset of these maladies has been recognized, offering an avenue for effective management. Kefir, a probiotic-enriched fermented food, has gained significance in this setting due to its promising resource for the development of functional or value-added food formulations and its ability to reshape gut microbial composition. This has led to increasing commercial interest worldwide as it presents a natural beverage replete with health-promoting microbes and several bioactive compounds. Given the substantial role of the gut microbiota in human health and the etiology of several diseases, we conducted a comprehensive synthesis covering a total of 33 investigations involving experimental animal models, aimed to elucidate the regulatory influence of bioactive compounds present in kefir on gut microbiota and their potential in promoting optimal health. This review underscores the outstanding nutritional properties of kefir as a central repository of bioactive compounds encompassing micronutrients and amino acids and delineates their regulatory effects at deficient, adequate, and supra-nutritional intakes on the gut microbiota and their broader physiological consequences. Furthermore, an investigation of putative mechanisms that govern the regulatory effects of kefir on the gut microbiota and its connections with various human diseases was discussed, along with potential applications in the food industry.
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