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Homemade Kefir | Rebuild Your Gut Microbiome

Homemade Kefir | Rebuild Your Gut Microbiome

Kefir is an incredible probiotic fermented beverage that was an essential component of my gut microbiome optimizing protocol that allowed me to achieve total resolution of a severe case of Ulcerative Colitis nearly four years ago. This is how I make it.

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Kefir is an incredible probiotic fermented beverage that was an essential component of my gut microbiome optimizing protocol that allowed me to achieve total resolution of a severe case of Ulcerative Colitis nearly four years ago. This is how I make it.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or dietician. The information in this video is intended only for educational purposes and should NOT be taken as a substitute for medical advice NOR be acted upon without the approval and supervision of a licensed physician.

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