Dietitian Mariyat Mukhina spoke about a number of useful properties of kefir, thanks to which the health of the elderly is strengthened.
Doctor Mukhina informed that kefir contains B vitamins, which have a positive effect on the condition of the skin, which becomes very vulnerable in old age.
“Thanks to this drink, skin regeneration is improved and even bedsores are prevented in bedridden elderly people,” the doctor said in a commentary for Moscow 24.
In addition, the use of kefir improves the condition of the hair. According to the specialist, this fermented milk product contains everything that hair needs, including protein. As a source of protein, kefir is also useful for strengthening muscle mass, which is important in old age for the prevention of weakness and falls.
Another definite plus of kefir is its effect on the intestinal microflora. Contributing to the improvement of the bacterial composition of the intestine, kefir helps to “improve immunity” for the elderly, the expert said.
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“Kefir helps to improve immunity by displacing opportunistic flora and creating a useful one,” the nutritionist stated.
The positive effect of kefir on the immune system is partly due to the fact that it contains one of the key nutrients for the immune system – vitamin D. Its other two vitamins (A and E) protect the body from many age-related processes that impair health – for example, deterioration of vision and hearing, weakening of the bones of the skeleton. be present in the diet of women over 40.
Important! The information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Mariyat Mukhina healthy lifestyle dietitian, doctor of medical sciences