Frequently Asked Questions

About Kefir

  • The FDA recommends serving sizes as listed on each label. We recommend consuming at least one serving of probiotic kefir or probiotic shots a day. 

  • There is no scientific evidence of an upper limit of probiotics one may have. So, no you cannot have too much of a good thing.

  • Eating real is the core value and founding principle of our company because we are what we eat, so never ever.

  • Probiotics are living organisms. We recommend consuming the product within 3-5 days of opening.

  • There is 0g added sugar in all of our products.

  • Kefir consists of both Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. According to research in the morning, we get the most out of the Lactobacillus and in the evening we get the most out of the Bifidobacterium.

    Hence, both morning and evening have their benefits and if you really want to get the most out of it – drink both morning and evening!

  • You can definitely add probiotic kefir or probiotic shots to smoothies, overnight oats, chia pudding etc. It helps support the digestion of proteins and complex carbohydrates and improves nutrient absorption from food, all while adding the probiotic benefits.

  • Our Coconut Milk Kefir and all of our probiotic shots are made of coconut milk and therefore do not contain any lactose. 

    Even people with lactose intolerance can tolerate our A2/A2 kefir. A2/A2 milk is easier to digest than the regular A1 milk. Lactose intolerance is a common digestive problem caused by insufficient production of lactase enzyme, which the body needs to digest lactose. During fermentation, most of milk's lactose turns into lactase enzyme. The result is a 99% lactose-free kefir with the lactose replaced by lactase enzyme that helps you digest the lactose in the long run.

  • We believe food is medicine. While probiotic pills have the convenience of being taken on the go or while traveling, probiotic kefir and probiotic shots offer superior benefits. 

    Probiotic food has a long history compared to any supplement. Probiotic Kefir is considered a functional nutrient-dense superfood because it offers a variety of enzymes, amino acids, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and trillions of live and active probiotics. All of this helps to absorb and assimilate probiotics in its most natural way.

  • None of our products contain gluten.

Probiotics

  • Kefir Lab probiotic kefir and probiotic shots are considered food and benefit gut microbiome regardless of whether they have been taken with or without food. In addition, taking probiotics with a meal boosts digestion, promotes a healthy metabolism, and helps prevent bloating. 

  • Of course. Taking probiotics does not interfere with sleep in any way. It helps to regulate the mood and prepare for quality rest.

  • Probiotics can improve more than digestion—they may enhance mood and cognitive function. The brain and gut connect through the vagus nerve via the "gut-brain axis," can enable constant biochemical communication.

    The gut produces many neurotransmitters including serotonin, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid, generating up to 90% of the body's serotonin. Gut health directly influences brain health; stress affecting digestion can trigger brain issues, and gastrointestinal conditions like IBS or Crohn's disease which may cause anxiety or depression.

    Pathogenic bacterial overgrowth without adequate probiotics creates digestive inflammation that travels to the brain through the gut-brain axis, potentially harming mental health. Conditions like Alzheimer's, dementia, Huntington's, and Parkinson's are significantly influenced by gut health.

    Modern medicine suggests regular intake of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria may enhance brain health by regulating mood-controlling hormones and lowering brain inflammation associated with mental health problems.

  • Probiotics may help with several digestive issues including SIBO, constipation, Crohn's disease, IBD, IBS, lactose intolerance, and ulcerative colitis. Research indicates that "healthy people have a more expansive variety of probiotic strains in their gut than people with chronic diseases."

    Restoring microbiota and increasing probiotic diversity may help relieve digestive issues and improve nutrient absorption in the small and large intestines.

    Probiotics work by lowering pH levels in the gut, which helps stools move faster through the colon and can benefit those with constipation. They may also help restore gut bacteria diversity in people with antibiotic-associated diarrhea.

    Additionally, "Probiotics present in the small intestine aid the body's absorption of proteins, vitamins, and other nutrients."

    To experience real benefits daily probiotic intake is recommended to reduce chronic digestive issues and improve overall quality of life and well-being.

  • Probiotic bacteria can create a healthy balance within the body by helping to maintain a good intestinal flora while improving immune function, cognitive health, and digestion.

    They assist digestion and nutrient absorption by producing enzymes that help break down food. In addition, they also help create a few vitamins that our bodies don't make.

    Probiotics control most of our defense system. They can 'crowd out' any pathogenic bacteria that may have been able to take hold because of their rapid growth. Good bacteria compete with pathogens both for food sources and space to live, making it difficult for undesirable bacteria to survive. Probiotics produce specific stomach acid that inhibits the growth of pathogens while improving the gut environment and our health.

    These beneficial bacteria may help with our hormone production influencing our brain health. They can help regulate mood in managing stress, anxiety, and depression. Probiotics can aid in cognitive functions by promoting memory and reducing brain fog.

  • The Gut-brain connection revolutionized medicine's understanding of the direct link between the gut microbiota to your digestion, mood, health and even the way you think.

    We have the second brain called the enteric nervous system (ENS) which consists of more than 100 million nerve cells and is located in our gut.

    Scientists now have a new approach to treating depression and anxiety by changing the gut's microbiota.

  • Your body hosts trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi collectively known as the microbiome, with most existing in your gut and on your skin. While some bacteria cause disease, others are essential for immune function, digestion, heart health, weight management, brain health, and mood. Bacterial cells outnumber human cells by a ratio of ten to one.

    A healthy gut contains vigorous bacteria and immune cells that prevent pathogenic agents. It also communicates with the brain through nerves and hormones to maintain general health and well-being.

    An imbalance of unhealthy and healthy microbes may contribute to weight gain, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, autoimmune conditions, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, sleep problems, depression, sugar cravings, and other disorders.