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Kefir and IBS-a

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frazzled
frazzled

My head is about to bust from researching what may help my IBS-a.  Has anyone had experience with Kefir and if so, what?  Does it provide any relief?  I don't think I'd wish IBS on my worst enemy. 

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  • Mesirm
    Mesirm frazzled

    Posted

    Hi, frazzled, I've never tried kefir but I use buttermilk (organic). I discussed it with my doctor and he mentioned the bacteria in buttermilk may help my condition.  I'm also trying betaine which was recommended by someone on this site. I'm also researching anything that will help. One thing that has helped the most is im no longer taking Amlodipine. 

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 Mesirm

      Posted

      The best milk I have tried is non pasturised milk.
    • frazzled
      frazzled pippa58442

      Posted

      I hear that pippa.  Use to have that right from the cows and I'm make yogurt using it.  Lived in farm country or a while.  The milk bottle has 1/2 or more of cream on the top.  Yummy.

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 frazzled

      Posted

      Don't worry, my posts have typos too even with rigorous checking.  It's the lack of an edit button that is the problem.

      Glsd you like pure, fresh milk.

    • frazzled
      frazzled Mesirm

      Posted

      I'm going to try buttermilk.  Haven't thot of that.  Thanx.  I'll let you know how I react to it.  I like it too so that should help.

  • martin31040
    martin31040 frazzled

    Posted

    Hi Frazzled, what is IBS a?, I've heard of d and c, anyway I've been making Kefir for well over a year, whether it helps or not I can't really say, but I have no problems with it and I reckon it's good for you from what I've read, it's basically a super probiotic, I would say it definitely does not worsen my ibs symptoms.

  • martin31040
    martin31040 frazzled

    Posted

    Hi Frazzled, I would definitely not eat ONIONS and Prunes, Prunes contain a lot of Sorbitol, Sorbitol gives me chronic bloating and pain, check out the FODMAP diet.
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