topicKefir Constipation Meta-Analysis
claim, , , The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is responsible for human nutrition via its activities that result in the digestion of foods and absorption of nutrients and other bioactive compounds.
evidence level3
citationBui Glory (2026)
sourceImpact of Fermented Dairy on Gastrointestinal Health and Associated Biomarkers
topicKefir Constipation Meta-Analysis
claimIn this narrative review, we examined human studies on yogurt, fermented milk, kefir, and cheese which measured clinical symptoms and molecular biomarkers associated with gut health.
evidence level3
citationBui Glory (2026)
sourceImpact of Fermented Dairy on Gastrointestinal Health and Associated Biomarkers
topicKefir Constipation Meta-Analysis
claimIn the other study, milk intake was compared with that of fermented milk containing the probioticShirota YIT 9029 in an 8-week, PC-DB-PG-RCT with healthy medical students ( = 47 subjects).Outcomes indicated that there were fewer stress-induced abdominal dysfunctions and GI symptoms associated with the fermented milk intake.
evidence level3
citationBui Glory (2026)
sourceImpact of Fermented Dairy on Gastrointestinal Health and Associated Biomarkers
topicKefir Constipation Meta-Analysis
claimThe GI tract is also increasingly recognized for health-modulatory facets well beyond nutrition.
evidence level3
citationBui Glory (2026)
sourceImpact of Fermented Dairy on Gastrointestinal Health and Associated Biomarkers
topicKefir Constipation Meta-Analysis
claimSignificant differences were found between the frequency of yogurt, kefir, vinegar, cheese, pickle consumption, and gastrointestinal symptoms ( p p Conclusion The study concludes that FFs such as yogurt, cheese, pickles, and kefir may offer health benefits, reducing symptoms of reflux, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, and general gastrointestinal issues in young adults.
evidence level3
citationSeven Avuk H (2025)
sourceThe investigation of fermented food consumption on gastrointestinal symptoms: a cross-sectional study in university students.
topicKefir Constipation Meta-Analysis
claimBackground Fermented foods (FFs) are a valuable source of live microorganisms that can enhance human health, particularly gastrointestinal health, akin to probiotics.
evidence level3
citationSeven Avuk H (2025)
sourceThe investigation of fermented food consumption on gastrointestinal symptoms: a cross-sectional study in university students.
topicKefir Constipation Meta-Analysis
claimThis study investigated the relationship between FFs consumption habits and gastrointestinal system findings in university students.
evidence level3
citationSeven Avuk H (2025)
sourceThe investigation of fermented food consumption on gastrointestinal symptoms: a cross-sectional study in university students.