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kefir

At a glance

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

• The Feasibility of a Microbiome Dietary Intervention in Children With ADHD (NA)
• The Role of a Synbiotic in Modulating Host Physiology Via the Gut Microbiome- A Pilot Randomised Controlled Dietary Intervention Study (NA)
• The Effect of Kefir on Symptom Management and Quality of Life in Oncology Patients Treated With Chemotherapy (NA)
• The Triad of Nutrition, Intestinal Microbiota and Rheumatoid Arthritis (TASTY) (NA)
• Measuring the Influence of Kefir on Children's Stools on Antibiotics (MILK) (NA)
• Prevention of Clostridium Difficile-associated Diarrhea by Daily Intake of Kefir (Phase 2)
• Mediterranean vs. High-Fermented-Food Diet Adherence on Inflammation and Disease Activity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (NA)
• Analysis of the Intestinal Flora Composition After Consumption of Water Kefir (NA)

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