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The study appears in a recent issue of the Journal of the American
Dietetic Association. Hertzler conducted the study with Shannon Clancy, a
clinical dietitian at Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/05/030530081555.htm
Kefir May Bolster Lactose Tolerance In Intolerant People
        COLUMBUS, Ohio – For lactose intolerant adults, drinking fermented
milk
either eliminated or drastically reduced symptoms related to lactose
intolerance. Researchers think that microbes in this fermented milk –
called kefir – possess the enzyme that is necessary to digest lactose.
Kefir is a little known, and slightly more expensive, alternative to
milk. It contains a multitude of bacteria that are thought to break down
lactose in the digestive tract.
        "Many health claims exist for kefir, including the enhancement of the
immune system and improved digestive health, particularly with regard to
lactose digestion," said Steven Hertzler, a study co-author and an
assistant professor of medical dietetics at Ohio State University.
        "We wanted to find out if kefir would improve lactose digestion. The
research showed that it did."
        Drinking kefir reduced flatulence frequency by more than half,
compared
to milk.
        Kefir might be a better option than yogurt for some lactose intolerant
people, Hertzler said, adding that, like yogurt, kefir is a good source
of calcium, potassium and protein. But kefir also contains a wider array
of microorganisms than yogurt does.
        "Both kefir and yogurt improve lactose digestion simply because
some of
the bacterial cells give up their lives in the intestinal tract, release
their enzymes and digest the lactose," Hertzler said. "It's a one-shot
deal. However, kefir has additional microorganisms that may be able to
colonize the intestines and benefit health further by protecting the
intestine against disease-causing bacteria."




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