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Analysis of Health Benefits Conferred by Lactobacillus Species from Kefir
Conor Slattery1, Paul D Cotter2, Paul W O'Toole3
1School of Microbiology and APC Microbiome Institute, University College Cork, Cork T12 Y337, Ireland. conorslattery1994@gmail.com.
Abstract:
Lactobacilli are among the most common microorganisms found in kefir; a traditional fermented milk beverage produced locally in many locations around the world. Kefir has been associated with a wide range of purported health benefits; such as antimicrobial activity; cholesterol metabolism; immunomodulation; anti-oxidative effects; anti-diabetic effects; anti-allergenic effects; and tumor suppression. This review critically examines and assesses these claimed benefits and mechanisms with regard to particular Lactobacillus species and/or strains that have been derived from kefir; as well as detailing further potential avenues for experimentation.
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