Do we have different kinds of bacteria in our bodies?
We all have both good and bad bacteria. In times of wellness, we most likely have a balanced level of each. For instance, at any given time we may have traces of E. Coli or Salmonella strains running through our systems, along with several strains of lesser-known good bacteria.
 
Why do we have both kinds?
Our bodies are amazing health-regulating machines that combat a diverse amount of environmental factors. As bad bacteria are introduced through the food we eat or the viruses we encounter, our immune system fights back with our own army of bacteria to keep us healthy.
 
How can these levels get out of balance?
Stress, antibiotics, alcohol, food preservatives and/or contaminants, infectious viruses -all can cause your bacterial levels to fluctuate.
 
How can kefir help you maintain a balanced bacterial ecosystem?
Kefir can maintain bacterial levels because it has seven live and active strains of "good" bacteria that work to decrease the levels of harmful bacteria and promote and replenish their own. These cultures not only compete for intestinal wall space to push out the harmful bacteria, they tend to produce minerals and nutrients that makes the environment unlivable for most "bad" bacteria, thereby inhibiting their growth.
 
Why is Lifeway Kefir an ideal source for a balanced bacterial ecosystem?
Lifeway Kefir is the only natural source for probiotics. Unlike yogurt, which only has two or three strains of bacteria (which may not even be live and active), Lifeway Kefir has seven live and active strains. This means twice the potency and ability to help maintain levels of good bacteria.