==Benefits and uses of Kefir are==
* One cup of kefir is a source of protein, with 8 to 11 g per cup.
* Vitamins or pro-vitamins: Kefir also provides 10 percent of the recommended daily value for vitamin A and 25 percent of the value for vitamin D. It also contains vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin D, vitamin K2, folic acid, nicotinic acid. Vitamins, such as vitamin K and B-12, are produced in the gut, and the probiotics in kefir may potentially help facilitate this production.
* Kefir is also a source of calcium, with 30 percent of the daily value per cup, based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
* Probiotics : Kefir contains certain healthy bacteria that is not available in yogurt, including Lactobacillus Caucasus, Leuconostoc, Acetobacter species, Streptococcus species, Saccharomyces kefir and Torula kefir. These beneficial microorganisms may help support digestive health and prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the intestines. * Vitamins, such as vitamin K and B-12, are produced in the gut, and the probiotics in kefir may potentially help facilitate this production.
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