Take home message Spot the differences ‘Real’ kefir contains both lactic acid bacteria and yeasts. Kefir differs fundamentally from yoghurt in two respects. Firstly, the bacterial starter culture in yoghurt is thermophilic, whilst that in kefir is mesophilic. Secondly, kefir contains yeasts, which …
Growing interest for the gut and its microbiome What is a healthy gut? What microbiome belongs to it? How do you steer health, and especially from what age? This kind of research is much needed, because the list of diseases of affluence is growing rapidly. Think of obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, but also the range of intestinal problems (irritable bowel, Crohn’s disease), or colon cancer. There is increasing evidence, that there is a causal relationship …
This statement applies at least to the intake of milk fat-bound substances, such as the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. The University of Maastricht has measured the amounts of vitamin K1 and K2 in various cheeses consumed in …
Take home message: It is advisable to consume fermented milk products regularly. Our intestinal microflora, regularly needs probiotic and prebiotic supplementation for optimal functioning. Vitamin K2 is produced during milk fermentation and the intake of K2 is supportive for cardiovascular …
