Kefir

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In light of the question re live yogurt/ blue cheese. I’m about to start my chemotherapy and planning my diet. Following several courses of antibiotics I have been making kefir with water/ coconut water, and fruit. Is it ok to carry on drinking kefir throughout my treatment ?

  • Hi 

    I honestly have no idea but you could ask our helpline staff 0808 808 0000

    I will also tag in one of our other CC s as I saw them mention it  and I think she said was told to stop it as it was also a “ live “ product whilst on treatment ! 
    Your oncologist will also be able to advise you too.

    Good question and It is interesting how this subject has brought other questions to the surface. 
    Also before I go a big welcome to the forum . I hope your chemo therapy goes smoothly .

    Take care ,

    Court 

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  • Hi , 

    I drink goats milk kefir each morning, I started this after my diagnosis. I contacted the place I get my kefir (chuckling goat) & they advised against taking it throughout my treatment because of the live bacteria element, I went on to contact my oncologist & he advised likewise. I started back with the kefir around 6-8 weeks after my treatment had finished if I remember correctly.

    Hope that helps. 

    Nicola