1027 - What Happens When You Drink Kefir Every Day?

What happens when you drink kefir every day? In this video, Dr. Ruscio breaks down findings from 70+ clinical trials on this traditional fermented drink, including its potential effects on gut health, digestion, inflammation, metabolic health, and even brain function. He also covers how much kefir to drink, whether homemade or store-bought is better, and what to look for on the label.   ✅ Start healing with us! Learn more about our virtual clinic:  https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/ ✅ Get practical, science-based insights straight to your inbox: https://drruscio.com/signup/    📖 Kefir Guides How To Make Homemade Kefir: https://culturesforhealth.com/blogs/learn/milk-kefir-how-to-make-milk-kefir?srsltid=AfmBOorHufAS0ZLcH_xgznS4YBylr3EUs9sEYxdQPIQKiAgmZgBqZIO4&utm_  Recommended Kefir Grains:  https://culturesforhealth.com/collections/kefir/products/milk-kefir-grains  Healthy Gut Healthy You: https://store.drruscio.com/products/healthy-gut-healthy-you    👇 Watch more videos like this 👇  ➡️ 6 Fermented Foods You Must Eat for Better Gut Health: https://youtu.be/f-b16qAD4tI?si=-MdwGG_QDEpWyHvo  ➡️ If I Could Only Take ONE Gut Health Supplement:  https://youtu.be/qrJwfWa2r9Y?si=uYqPquBPA6rnYs2T    Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRuscioDC?sub_confirmation=1  And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments!   👇 Read these next 👇 ➡️ Are Probiotic Drinks as Effective as Probiotic Supplements?: https://drruscio.com/probiotic-drinks/ ➡️ Types of Probiotics: https://drruscio.com/types-of-probiotics/   📌Timestamps 00:00 Intro  02:24 What is Kefir? 03:15 Gut Health 06:58 Lower Inflammation 08:21 Brain Health 10:00 Metabolic & Other Benefits 10:18 Homemade Kefir 11:00 Recommended Kefir Dose 11:33 Closing Thoughts   🎧 Audio Episode & Featured Studies 📉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41827605/ 📉 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/food-science-and-technology/articles/10.3389/frfst.2025.1725280/full 📉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40469719/ 📉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42174008/ 📉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32171508/ 📉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25599776/ 📉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30662004/ 📉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42174008/ 📉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41314291/ 📉 https://www2.med.muni.cz/biomedjournal/pdf/2007/06/279-286.pdf 📉 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37224566/ 📉 <a hr