Kefir is a fermented milk drink made with symbiotic grains of bacteria and yeasts. It originated in the North Caucasus; human trials suggest some benefits, but evidence is heterogeneous.
Mikhail Faranov, MD, is an otolaryngologist (ENT physician) and medical author/editor at Mike's Balance. He writes and reviews ENT and health content and separates published evidence, clinical context, personal observations, and hypotheses. His medical training includes the S. M. Kirov Military Medical Academy and North-Western State Medical University.
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