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Kefir drink causes a significant yet similar improvement in serum lipid profile, compared with low-fat milk, in a dairy-rich diet in overweight or obese premenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial.
Fathi Y, Ghodrati N, Zibaeenezhad MJ, Faghih S. Fathi Y, et al. J Clin Lipidol. 2017 Jan-Feb;11(1):136-146. doi: 10.1016/j.jacl.2016.10.016. Epub 2016 Nov 9. J Clin Lipidol. 2017. PMID: 28391880 Clinical Trial.
BACKGROUND: Controversy exists as to whether the lipid-lowering properties of kefir drink (a fermented probiotic dairy product) in animal models could be replicated in humans. OBJECTIVE: To assess and compare the potential lipid-lowering effects of kefir …
BACKGROUND: Controversy exists as to whether the lipid-lowering properties of kefir drink (a fermented probiotic dairy product …
Consumption of kefir made with traditional microorganisms resulted in greater improvements in LDL cholesterol and plasma markers of inflammation in males when compared to a commercial kefir: a randomized pilot study.
Bourrie BCT, Forgie AJ, Makarowski A, Cotter PD, Richard C, Willing BP. Bourrie BCT, et al. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2023 Sep 1;48(9):668-677. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2022-0463. Epub 2023 May 24. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2023. PMID: 37224566 Clinical Trial.
This study aimed to compare how consumption of a commercial kefir without traditional kefir organisms and a pitched kefir containing traditional organisms affected plasma lipid levels, glucose homeostasis, and markers of endothelial function and inflam …
This study aimed to compare how consumption of a commercial kefir without traditional kefir organisms and a pitched kefir …
Effect of probiotic fermented milk (kefir) on glycemic control and lipid profile in type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Ostadrahimi A, Taghizadeh A, Mobasseri M, Farrin N, Payahoo L, Beyramalipoor Gheshlaghi Z, Vahedjabbari M. Ostadrahimi A, et al. Iran J Public Health. 2015 Feb;44(2):228-37. Iran J Public Health. 2015. PMID: 25905057 Free PMC article.
The aim of this trial was to determine the effect of probiotic fermented milk (kefir) on glucose and lipid profile control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS: This randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted on 60 d …
The aim of this trial was to determine the effect of probiotic fermented milk (kefir) on glucose and lipid profile control in …
Kefir consumption does not alter plasma lipid levels or cholesterol fractional synthesis rates relative to milk in hyperlipidemic men: a randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN10820810].
St-Onge MP, Farnworth ER, Savard T, Chabot D, Mafu A, Jones PJ. St-Onge MP, et al. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2002;2:1. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-2-1. Epub 2002 Jan 22. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2002. PMID: 11825344 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
Kefir supplementation resulted in increased fecal bacterial content in the majority of the subjects. CONCLUSIONS: Since kefir consumption did not result in lowered plasma lipid concentrations, the results of this study do not support consumption of kefir …
Kefir supplementation resulted in increased fecal bacterial content in the majority of the subjects. CONCLUSIONS: Since kefir …
Effects of Kefir Consumption on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Yahyapoor F, Haghighat N, Sohrabi Z, Asbaghi O, Bagherniya M, Jamialahmadi T, Sahebkar A. Yahyapoor F, et al. Curr Drug Targets. 2023;24(7):599-612. doi: 10.2174/1389450124666230427095742. Curr Drug Targets. 2023. PMID: 37102491
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aimed to evaluate the effects of this kefir beverage on cardiometabolic risk factors. ...No effect on TC (p = 0.088), TG (p = 0.824), HDL-C (p = 0.491), LDL-C (p = 0.910), FBS (p = 0.267 …
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aimed to evaluate the effects of this kefir be …
The anti-inflammatory effects of three different dietary supplement interventions.
Vijay A, Simpson L, Tooley M, Turley S, Kouraki A, Kelly A, Menni C, Armstrong J, Jones S, Valdes AM. Vijay A, et al. J Transl Med. 2025 Oct 16;23(1):1081. doi: 10.1186/s12967-025-07167-x. J Transl Med. 2025. PMID: 41094562 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
This study examined the impact of six-week supplementation with a single-source prebiotic fibre (inulin), omega-3, or a synbiotic (fermented kefir + prebiotic fibre mix) on a broad range of inflammatory markers. METHODS: Serum inflammatory proteins were profiled using the …
This study examined the impact of six-week supplementation with a single-source prebiotic fibre (inulin), omega-3, or a synbiotic (fermented …
Probiotic kefir consumption improves serum apolipoprotein A1 levels in metabolic syndrome patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Bellikci-Koyu E, Sarer-Yurekli BP, Karagozlu C, Aydin-Kose F, Ozgen AG, Buyuktuncer Z. Bellikci-Koyu E, et al. Nutr Res. 2022 Jun;102:59-70. doi: 10.1016/j.nutres.2022.02.006. Epub 2022 Mar 7. Nutr Res. 2022. PMID: 35405603 Clinical Trial.
Studies investigating the effects of traditional fermented foods on metabolic syndrome are limited. We hypothesized that regular kefir consumption could improve the anthropometrical measurements, glycemic control, lipid profile, blood pressure, and inflammatory stat …
Studies investigating the effects of traditional fermented foods on metabolic syndrome are limited. We hypothesized that regular kefir …
The effect of probiotic-fortified kefir on cardiovascular risk factors in elderly population: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Noori M, Shateri Z, Babajafari S, Eskandari MH, Parastouei K, Ghasemi M, Afshari H, Samadi M. Noori M, et al. BMC Nutr. 2024 May 13;10(1):74. doi: 10.1186/s40795-024-00875-5. BMC Nutr. 2024. PMID: 38741203 Free PMC article.
METHOD: This study was a double-blind, randomized, and controlled clinical trial that was conducted on 67 elderly people who were randomly divided into two groups: the fortified kefir group (n = 32), which received one bottle of fortified kefir (240 cc), and …
METHOD: This study was a double-blind, randomized, and controlled clinical trial that was conducted on 67 elderly people who were ran …
Effects of Regular Kefir Consumption on Gut Microbiota in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: A Parallel-Group, Randomized, Controlled Study.
Bellikci-Koyu E, Sarer-Yurekli BP, Akyon Y, Aydin-Kose F, Karagozlu C, Ozgen AG, Brinkmann A, Nitsche A, Ergunay K, Yilmaz E, Buyuktuncer Z. Bellikci-Koyu E, et al. Nutrients. 2019 Sep 4;11(9):2089. doi: 10.3390/nu11092089. Nutrients. 2019. PMID: 31487797 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
In a parallel-group, randomized, controlled clinical trial setting, patients with metabolic syndrome were randomized to receive 180 mL/day kefir (n = 12) or unfermented milk (n = 10) for 12 weeks. ...Fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, TNF-alpha, IFN-gamma, and systoli …
In a parallel-group, randomized, controlled clinical trial setting, patients with metabolic syndrome were randomized to receiv …
The effects of kefir drink on liver aminotransferases and metabolic indicators in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized controlled trial.
Mohammadi F, Razmjooei N, Mohsenpour MA, Nejati MA, Eftekhari MH, Hejazi N. Mohammadi F, et al. BMC Nutr. 2025 Jan 7;11(1):3. doi: 10.1186/s40795-024-00989-w. BMC Nutr. 2025. PMID: 39773657 Free PMC article.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of kefir drink on liver aminotransferases, anthropometric indices, glycemic index, lipid profile, blood pressure (BP), high sensitivity C-reactive protein, and malondialdehyde in patients with NAFLD. METHODS: In an 8 …
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of kefir drink on liver aminotransferases, anthropometric indices, glycemic index, …
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