Abstract
Lactobacilli are among the most common microorganisms found in kefir; a traditional fermented milk beverage produced locally in many locations around the world. Kefir has been associated with a wide range of purported health benefits; such as antimicrobial activity; cholesterol metabolism; immunomodulation; anti-oxidative effects; anti-diabetic effects; anti-allergenic effects; and tumor suppression. This review critically examines and assesses these claimed benefits and mechanisms with regard to particular Lactobacillus species and/or strains that have been derived from kefir; as well as detailing further potential avenues for experimentation.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 1252 |
| Journal | Nutrients |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2019 |
Keywords
- Kefir
- Kefiranofaciens
- Kefiri
- Lactobacillus
- Plantarum
- Probiotic