Food & Nutrition

Kefir: Better Than Probiotic Supplements With Broad Immune System Support

A fermented dairy product, kefir is packed with probiotics and bioactive compounds.
Kefir: Better Than Probiotic Supplements With Broad Immune System Support
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Zena le Roux
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Kefir may not be the first thing that comes to mind when looking to boost your immune system. Instead, you might reach for a dose of vitamin C.

However, kefir is a powerful way to support immune function, often rivaling other probiotics’ effectiveness.

Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.