I’ve just started chemo and have been told to no long take my kefir, which has been so helpful for my gut health. Any views?
Hi Pickle22
I think it is because Kefir contains live cultures, which is what we call a good bacteria, but you are very prone to infections whilst on chemo and it can interfere with gut health.
Can I suggest you ask this question in the Ask a Nurse group, where a professional nurse can answer this properly for you. Just click on the link I’ve added, and then make a post in the same way you have here.
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