I Drank Raw Milk Kefir For 30 Days | Here's What Happened

I drank raw milk kefir for 30 days and here's what happened - read on below.
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What happened? My digestion improved noticeably. As a result of consuming raw milk kefir daily, I could actually tolerate and digest foods that I previously hadn't been able to.
The best example of this was nuts. I was able to consume large amounts of nuts for the first time in years. I would NOT recommend consuming large amounts of nuts to anyone with autoimmune disease or any chronic illness for that matter, I'm just making a point of how good my digestion became.
I did not experience any negative effects.
I will soon experiment with pasteurized milk from A2 cows and let you know what the outcome is. If it's well tolerated, well then this is a big of a game changer for people with ulcerative colitis & Crohn's disease.
Pro tip: Do not consume milk that is from cows that produce the A1 protein. Use only RAW milk from A2 cows.
Alternatively use sheep or goat's milk as sheep and goats produce primarily the A2 protein.
Pro tip 2: Hyper-ferment (yeah I made that word up) your kefir.. that means leave it to ferment for MORE than 24 hours, and up to 48 hours. This is enough time for all of the lactose in the milk AND the casein to break down. The kefir grains are capable of digesting the casein in the milk if left for long enough. This is helped by the acidity of the fermentation process which increases the LONGER you leave the kefir.
Pro tip 3: Plan your milk deliveries if you live in a state / country where raw milk is regulated and can only be sold in certain places / ways. This will mean you don't have to go without for X days or weeks.
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[@StevenRoot]

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[@TheRed86]

3 week into drinking milk kefir blended with bananas and mix berries, no more blood in my stool.

[@StevenRoot]

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[@TheRed86]

Into week 7 now after having kefir banana blueberry blend every morning. Everything is as good as it seems. 👍🏼

[@mariafernandacruz2803]

Hello, did you have more blood in your stool the first few days? I’ve been trying to switch to this diet but it got worse does it get worse before it gets better? Thanks!!

[@samuelgauthier7355]

@@mariafernandacruz2803 it won't stop the bleeding. You have ulcers in your colon and it can take a long time to recover from a flare up. Are you on medication? If you are losing to much blood I recommend you to see your doctor

[@mariafernandacruz2803]

Samuel Gauthier I’m on steroids the bleeding isn’t as bad as before but it’s still happening

[@bogasixtyeight5153]

Raw milk kefir is a frickin miracle! Blood and diarrhea went away within a week! My stools are solid

[@ashleytaylor994]

Sweet. You still doing well? I just started today

[@kratosrocks8528]

When did you consume milk kefir?timing?in morning at night?

[@H11DUH]

Good do you carry on having it ?

[@bogasixtyeight5153]

Ashley Taylor yea just started again and my stools are back to normal

[@bogasixtyeight5153]

kratos rocks I did it in the morning or night on an empty stomach but you don’t have to do it on an empty stomach

[@iankclark]

Good information! I am also making highly fermented raw mild kefir with amazing results (healed autoimmune symptoms of arthritis, chronic fatigue, brain fog). May I make one suggestion though: to really heal your gut, simplify your diet and avoid sugar (except on very special occassions). I eat mostly high quality grass fed beef and lamb with green leafy vegetables, and the kefir, and THAT'S ALL! I'm 66 and I've never felt better.

[@krayziejerry]

Hello I live in Southern, CA do you sell

[@raysubrata1337]

I am asian and i feel cant give up rice. Rice give me feeling of calm. How can you eat without carb? Is it keto diet?

[@adhikariindia]

I have autoimmune arthritis..I will try

[@krayziejerry]

@@adhikariindia you should do a liver gallbladderstone flush by Andreas Moritz, most if not all auto immune diseases are because the liver is blocked by the stones preventing it to function properly by flushing out waste and distributing nutrients to the body.

[@juliettem-jenkins7748]

No beef fat/tallow nor raw milk butter ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnK6g5h7opmfZtk

[@christinedewitt8346]

I love my homemade kefir, I discovered it about 6 months ago, and after 5-6 wks I had stopped taking meds for aching joints and generalized inflammatory discomfort. I also felt like my digestion was better, but that's not a big complaint of mine. Then for certain reasons ( I ruined my grains, long story) I didnt drink any kefir for about 5 weeks and almost the second day my shoulders and back started aching again and have continuously since (I've started back on kefir again about 6 days ago and I'll try to NEVER go without it again!!) HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! and you did a nice job with this video

[@cathylesperance]

recipe pls

[@aman3816]

Did you use raw milk ?

[@setme4ree]

Recipeee

[@markmaxwell4890]

Raw or pasturazied milk?

[@ronburgundy1033]

Did you heal

[@RedRoyce]

I have had crohn's for almost 20 years. I went the doctor route mixing some things I seen on the internet with not luck. I just kept getting worse year by year. I've been on iv Remicade treatments for I think 12 years. I almost gave up and had to stop my job of 25 years because of it a few years ago. It was a very dark place for me. Anyway I found some information on raw milk and making yogurt from it. I put it into an instant pot set temp at 104 degrees then walk away from it for 24 hours. I mix it in a blender with blueberries heat it slowly on the stove to 100 to 105 degrees then drink it. I read not to let it get above 116 degrees I think it was so I don't kill all the goodies in raw milk. I've been doing it for a few months now and slowly been getting better!! Many signs of improvement but still have a ways to go. It's been so long since I've felt good I truly don't remember what it felt like to be healthy. I mix it all with prayer and it's working for me. Hope this helps someone it really sucks to be sick. God bless

[@StevenRoot]

Well I’m glad things are moving in the right direction for you. Hopefully they continue to do so! If you’d like some help you can get me on stevenroot.co/enquire-coaching/

[@CatWoman6]

red royce it does suck to be sick.. I hope you continue to heal. 'Colostrum LD' has helped me quite a bit (early days) and going to start Kefir regularly too. Good luck!

[@magma9138]

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[@CatWoman6]

Mag Ma okay.. have you found it helpful for others too or just yourself?

[@magma9138]

@@CatWoman6 for others also. Absolutely worth trying! Good luck.

[@OLatreil]

You may need to get rid of the candida yeast in your body as well (which may be causing the gas) that is probably overpopulated like it is for most of us. I use the CCWW capsules protocol (candida cell wall suppressor) to break down the cell wall, then activated charcol to carry it out of the body. Research it. It has literally changed my life. My lyphm nodes get a detox every time as I can feel them swell and itch. I am doing it again and this time using kefir to properly replenish my gut with the good yeast. I'm so excited! Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽

[@cheesemaker7270]

what is ccww

[@michaelougarezos8963]

Yes Steven, kefir is fantastic for your health. I use to have trouble going to the toilet and sometimes i would wait for almost a week as i suffered constipation, i now drink kafir every morning and within 3 hours i need to go and sometimes even twice or three times a day. I also make my kombucha tea and i have a glass during the day, i find drinking both items makes my tummy settle and i don't feel bloated anymore. Also i don't eat as much because i feel full after drinking the kefir. I hope more people take up this fantastic gut cleansing and your never too old to start it as i am almost 70 and never felt better. Good luck to all and thanks Steven for caring 🥰

[@IMissMrKitty]

Just in case, I think it'd be good to let people know they might need to start slowly adding Kefir into their diet. It is loaded with probiotics and it might take their bodies awhile to get used to it. I recommend 1-2 tablespoons per day, in fact I'm going to start out every other day, and then slowly go up from there.

[@StevenRoot]

Smart - and yes I agree

[@IMissMrKitty]

@@StevenRoot Thank you!! 🤗🙌

[@peacequeen2579]

Thank you! I had my first glass yesterday and it tore up my stomach and bowels

[@inshaparveen8003]

Should it be taken empty stomach??? Will be trying it for the first time

[@vvelvettearss]

I tried drinking kefir milk for a week. it healed everything. now it seems my body cant function without it . thanks for the video!

[@markmaxwell4890]

What was wrong with your health ?

[@markmaxwell4890]

???

[@ronburgundy1033]

@@markmaxwell4890 I have UC what do you have

[@love8arts]

I've been making raw milk kefir for many years. I love it. I use a straining cap, that would be used on a sprouting jar, to separate and pour off the kefir. I use the red middle size cap. This makes it so easy to manage. I also only make one serving for myself per day, discarding or giving away any extra grains to keep my production easy. In addition, there is a difference between cows with A2 vs A1 protein, A2 being easier to digest. Much of the milk sold in the US is a combination of these A1 and A2 proteins, but if you get your milk from a Jersey cow farm - the milk will be all A2.

[@Kuato]

Mostly A2

[@jenniexfuller]

Not all Jersey cows are A2/A2 - I’m in the market for a Jersey and a guernsey cow right now. Guernseys also sometimes have A2/A2 constitution.

[@zombietyree]

I have been making kefir from the A2 brand milk for several months, I always do a 48 hour ferment and the kefir comes out very thick, sour and very delicious. My grains are actually propagating faster than when I was using regular vitamin D milk.

[@djpreet99]

Any improvement?

[@nattsreguykoon2357]

I do double fermentation, 24 hrs of raw milk and kefir grain then 24 more hours without kefir grain.

[@jacottemait5799]

Are you looking to part with your excess kefir grains?

[@setme4ree]

@@nattsreguykoon2357 do u leave it out or put in fridge

[@nattsreguykoon2357]

@@setme4ree leave it out. Find a cool and dark spot for double ferment process.

[@HerbertDuckshort]

After 4 weeks of eating 500MKO Manuka honey and drinking kefir my Colitis symptoms have all vanished. It’s unbelievable.

[@markmaxwell4890]

How are you doing now ?

[@markmaxwell4890]

Tony how were you consuming the Honey and were you consuming raw milk or pasteurized ?

[@joanvisser1275]

I live in South Africa and we have a cultured milk drink here called Amazi or Maas. I've been using it for a few days now with good results. Hope I manage to cure colitis by using it. Nothing else has worked.

[@krayziejerry]

Hello, how are you now?

[@zin153]

Maas and yoghurt is not that helpful. Try kefir instead.

[@krayziejerry]

Why is yogurt not that helpful as kefir?

[@joanvisser1275]

If yogurt has probiotics it is good, but most of what we buy these days does not contain cultures at all. It is not real yogurt at all

[@markmaxwell4890]

Do you pasturazied milk or raw ?

[@rebekatalebi8046]

I have horrible digestion drinking pasteurized milk but I just started raw milk & not only is it the best tasting milk but my pain has substantially decreased. I was desperate to go raw primal w/some cooked because I’m very obese & have had chronic pain for a month. I have been through hell & back.

[@ashleytaylor994]

Try snake diet

[@CatWoman6]

Ashley Taylor what is that??

[@wheelofcheese100]

@@CatWoman63 years later 😂. It’s just fasting. Cole Robinson has capitalized on it while definitely providing some great before/after pics. Google him 😊

[@ImplyDods]

I don't know because I haven't seen the science but I heard from a credible source that the A1 or A2 is related to what the cows eat rather than the cattle breed. Grass fed equals A2.

[@spaceman884]

Andrew Wilkinson it’s the breed Jersey Cows are mostly A-2 whereas Holstein cows are A-1

[@aep7113]

Guernseys also produce A2

[@crackedblackpepperandrocksalt]

British friesian cows, is the raw milk of this cow beneficial for my health?

[@OurTranquilTimes]

you get the cow tested, mostly certain breeds but you test the cow. A2 are highly desirable

[@Kensingtonhawk]

Homemade Kefir and Homemade Bone broth has healed my tummy :) I used to be constipated and bloated even when i drank water, gained weight cause of poor digestion and docs only gave me stuoid meds that gave me temporary relief. I did my research online on probiotics food and came across bone broth and kefir. I recently tried making ym own kombucha too but i didnt like it. Anyways, I have lost 15kg in 3 months [i walked 8-10 miles daily] and also do intermittent fasting 20/4. I have slight ab definition but the main point is i have normal BMI and not obese :)

[@serendipity_project]

Hi, do you also feel acid reflux?

[@user-03-gsa3]

Thats awesome

[@antoniomunozamaya2789]

I need help where did you get kefir I feel really bad please help 😢

[@SaggersAlt]

Ordered some raw A2 milk and raw goat kefir today. So excited to try both. I normally don't do well with dairy. Makes me break out but never had raw before.

[@ianzee1112]

Raw reversed the savage spots I had all over my back within a week! ❤

[@LucasRodmo]

I accidentally ate a lot of kefir and my system immediately got better. I was in bad state after a bowel infection, and helped me to gain some tolerance again.

[@markmaxwell4890]

How much you are ? Raw or pasturazied milk ?

[@LucasRodmo]

@@markmaxwell4890 1 liter in a week or so, pasteurized

[@Kuato]

@@LucasRodmo One does not accidentally eat a lot of something. You don’t make any sense.

[@LucasRodmo]

@@Kuato I ate kefir that was way more fermented than the expected

[@jettnee4513]

@@Kuato you have not lived, and lack experience

[@deborahnoll3250]

i have been drinking it for about 3 weeks now but still a bit bloated although i may be drinking too much ... 1 cup curd and 1 cup of whey ... but it makes me feel HAPPY!

[@shannenlibres2365]

I read somewhere you only need about a cup a day, (200ml) maybe cut it down to half a cup of curd, half a cup of whey?

[@HCSCPT1]

I’m so glad you shared this! I lack a diagnosis, but I’ve had issues with pasteurized and store bought cow’s milk in the past. I didn’t want to give it up entirely... I would do well with certain dairy products, but poorly with others. I knew it was an issue of microbiology and/or immune response. So I did what I always do, and played with some ideas. (I own a few dairy goats for milk and cheesemaking) I’ve been making kefir from raw milk from a small local dairy farm for about a week now. Water retention is down and I’m *craving* raw vegetables (not my go-to for quite a while). So far, combining kefir grains from a store bought freeze dried source plus live (non-dormant) grains from an “organic” source are a win. I don’t know the proportion or presence of a2/a1 in this farmer’s milk, but I feel like I’m onto something good and lasting.

[@StevenRoot]

Good on you Shelli. It’s about listening to your own body and finding what works.. way to go.

[@myflesh10]

I fermented some regular raw cow milk andf i used a probiotic I had. I let it ferment for WEEKS, got very sour but still tasted and smelled quite good. Then I had about a quaert left and put it in my fridge as an experiment to see how long it would last. Just drank it after about 2.5 months of sitting in the fridge(NOT freezer) and it felt Great!! So yeah push the fermentation(predigestion) length and see what happens if You like.

[@tubby080511]

Thanks to your video my gastritis is gone no more abdominal pail gerd or heartburn !!!! Especially the acid reflux is gone !!! Kefir got rid of all these things when my medication dindnt help at all !!

[@StevenRoot]

Great news!

[@silverfullbuster9177]

I've got gastritis and relux and was debating if it was going to make my symptoms worse. Did u have to change ur diet or was did the kefir do the job.

[@tubby080511]

Steven Root well i changed my diet and lost sum weight but i seen that after i started drinking keefir i can eat alot of things that would make my symptoms worse before i started drinking kefir

[@seriouslydude8078]

@@tubby080511 what kefir did you take? Grains made by yourself or bottle kefir bought online??

[@tubby080511]

seriously dude for the most part i will do it with grains but occasionally would buy the one from the store but not the flavored ones just plain kefir

[@deborahtofflemire7727]

I am happy you brought this up I have found I did better from leaving my kefir longer.

[@cghrios783]

How long. I did mine for 24 hours and (first time maker) I did not know if it was ok. Liquid did not form in the bottom so I wasn’t sure if it worked.

[@attilabalaton981]

Try taking the excess kefir grains with a few gulps of water like a probiotic capsule or something. It seems like it healed my gluten sensitivity. I used to have seborrhea on my head and IBS days after eating anything with wheat flour in it. And I didn’t even drink kefir that often, maybe once a week for a few months, but I ate the excess grains. Didn’t expect to make my sensitivity go away, I discovered it accidentaly.

[@ROACH16489]

Raw milk kefir is incredibly good. I've been drinking it for 12 years. I have never taken an antibiotic since.

[@eddierobles2137]

M Mc , thanks for sharing this info. Is there a particular brand that can suggest . Thanks

[@Entertainmentinc1]

@@eddierobles2137 making your own is the best way to do it

[@adhikariindia]

How much kefir each day??

[@adhikariindia]

Did u heat the raw milk for making kefir..??

[@thunderjoy7250]

@@eddierobles2137 if your from the uk try a website called chuckling goat...you wont regret..best kefir in the world....miracle stuff

[@Dalik1000]

I just started making kefir (2nd successful day with new grains.) I've been drinking store bought flavored kefir for a few months, so my stomach got used to it and I'm also lactose sensitive. I don't have good eating habits, little fruit little to no veg. maybe a salad. Lots of grains and meat. I make 32oz of kefir a day and I do a 2nd ferment in the fridge for 24 hours which produces a thicker, creamier and milder plain kefir (highly recommended). Kefir on it's own is a bit much for me, but the smoothie counters the taste completely. First recipe I'm using as I like sweeter smoothies. Ingredients below are mostly organic. 1. Pinch of spinach 2. Heaping pinch of kale 3. 2 cups of strawberries 4. 1 large banana 5. 1 cup of blueberries 6. (2tbsp) Hemp seed, flax seed and chia seed 7. (2tbsp) peanut butter 8. 2 cups pineapple juice 9. 2 tbsp of monk fruit sugar 10. Any additional things you want to add This should produce nearly 32oz of smoothie, add water or juice to thin it out or fill it to 32oz. 50% kefir and 50% smoothie mix, split in 4x 8oz cups and drink for breakfast lunch, snack and dinner if you like. The smoothie mix will last 2 days. Second day of home kefir and smoothie mix and my stool is green and already improved. Looking forward for the 30 and 90 day results. I expect to drop 20-30 lbs from this in the next 2 months.

[@Dalik1000]

Update after two months. Lost 20lbs Got my kefir factory down to a science now, all my kefir first and second ferment is done in the fridge for quality control and I make 32oz batches at a time. I've made kefir cheese which turned out really good. I used the cheese and combined with salsa and water crackers for a good dipping snack. Whey is recycled into the smoothie if I make cheese. If I have whey in the jar as it sits in the fridge during second ferment, I will shake the jar and combine before adding it to the smoothie. Make sure you burp the jar after a shake so the jar doesn't explode. 80% of my meals is smoothie (mostly fruit and bunch of spinach) and the other 20% is usually a salad and once or twice a week I will have meat(steak or chicken). So far it's going well and I highly recommend kefir smoothie diet.

[@setme4ree]

@@Dalik1000 how u make it from grains i got some

[@Dalik1000]

@@setme4ree If your grains are dehydrated (bought from a store), follow the instructions to hydrate them. This process took me 3 days till they produced a full 32oz jar in a 24 hour period with a tiny amount of grains. If they're from someone else grains that they've been using, you can toss them in a glass jar (32oz), fill it with milk, NOT ultra-pasteurized. I use whole milk but 1% or 2% pasteurized milk is fine. Each batch should take 12-24 hours depending on temperature and how many grains to milk ratio till the milk gets thick, so experiment with it. You will see pockets of air, separation from the milk and jar at the bottom and it's ready to be strained. Shake the jar a little and you can see if the milk is runny or thick and if it's ready it will jiggle at the top. Longer you ferment, you will start to see the whey and curds separate. If this happens, don't stress the kefir is fine. You can make cheese or after straining and put the kefir and whey in a new jar, shake the whey and curds and it will turn into creamy kefir. At this point I strain the kefir, move the grains back in the empty jar, fill it with milk and let it ferment. The kefir I just strained gets moved into a new jar and let it sit for at least a day in the fridge before drinking. I have 1-3 jars doing a second ferment as I go through a far bit of it. The kefir will keep in the fridge probably for 4-8 weeks. I do my first ferment in the fridge to slow it down and I take it out of the fridge if I want to speed it up or as I want the kefir to be ready when I'm home to strain it. For the first ferment I use cheese cloth and a metal ring so it breaths, otherwise you will need to burp the jar so it doesn't explode. The second ferment I use a plastic lid and it will create gas but it's very little that gets released. Watch a few videos on it but overall give it a few weeks and you should get a working system. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXmafZKQm7uIaaM&ab_channel=DonnaSchwenk

[@setme4ree]

@@Dalik1000 thank u so much for taking the time to explain that to me, much appreciated :)

[@karlcountry2363]

I have had great results with raw milk kefir as well. The only difference I consumed raw cows milk A1.

[@berttini]

So you made the kefir yourself?

[@igorkatchkin]

I have been using raw milk kefir for about 6 months. I've seen many changes. However, I feel the most staggering changes have been in my skin, hair, and mental health. It takes a while for the mental benefits to kick in however I have noticed I am much more calmer, I remember things easier and in general things which used to bother me alot do not get to me as much. Truly, it's a life changing food.

[@lyndonbushnell8080]

i had ulcerative colitis to the extent i was hospitalized in the ICU for constipation, Since a good friend put me onto Kefir all issues have stopped but i did need to fine the right amount of kefir to have daily. im now going to start making it at home rather than buying a litre every three days, great video Steven.

[@StevenRoot]

I’m pleased for you! 😊

[@recepie-house]

Are u off meds?

[@adhikariindia]

Did u heat the milk?? Or unheated

[@mikieemiike3979]

@@adhikariindia always unheated.

[@fatemaabbas1861]

Hi. With ulcerative colitis you experienced constipation? Actualy for me too i gwt constipation with colitis. Did kefir help you with constipation? How much of kefir did you consume in a day to seek relief from constipation?

[@growitheflow]

When do you suggest folks incorporate Raw Fermented Dairy in their healing quest? Let's say youre just a few days or one week into detoxing and seeing solid BMs. Thanks!

[@StevenRoot]

It depends on the individual and what I know of them.. anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months really, and in a small number of cases never. Probably not the most specific answer you’ve ever received ha

[@cghrios783]

@@StevenRootin addition to kefir I would like to drink r.. milk. How do I know if it’s sitting well with me? Please 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 reply.

[@carmencarmensita5422]

​@@cghrios783 I grew up with cows ,but never had it raw. My mom would boil it or ferment it at least. I don't think I'd try it raw. Begin with small quantities I guess. ..

[@DarleneDeSilva]

Nuts, seeds and grains need to be soaked or fermented before they are consumed.

[@fo3608]

Just found your channel. Great video, thank you! Would you pls keep us posted on your progress? How much kefir is safe to drink?

[@tanjhdois837]

My entire lineage for the last 5 generations that we can recall all lived on farms consuming raw milk daily. They all lived long and healthfully. It’s sad what dairy is in the USA and a few other countries. Luckily there are a few companies making higher quality dairy, grass fed and organic. After moving to USA I also have issues with digesting bananas, avocados, coconut, pineapple etc etc

[@cmulli5637]

Organic, grass fed has nothing to do with anything. There is no difference between modern dairy, and organic dairy. Non at all. I farm, I’ve been drinking raw milk forever, forever. It is the only all natural probiotic that there is.

[@mauriciorodriguez2720]

Organic pastures in California sells raw milk commercially.

[@desertknights5003]

@@cmulli5637 you mean this organic hype is just marketing?

[@Growndweller]

Because modern foods are sprayed with chemicals which screw up your gut.

[@Kuato]

Well your lineage probably didn’t eat all those tropical foods you’re having trouble digesting. You said yourself that they grew up on farms. Eating dairy, not pineapples and coconuts.

[@92_SA]

Great report. I am convinced to give it a try knowing this. Thank you for sharing this because it was just what I was looking for. But, Man I almost not clicked on your video! There are a lot of channels using the couching, training, health guiding..etc and they always use thumbnails and channel names that try to sound as legitimate as possible and unfortunately I got this vibe from this video. Let it be more casual. You will attract the attention of the viewer more. In my case at least. Off to ferment some milk. Just to make it clear, the thumbnail and channel name is what I am talking about. I liked the video very informative.

[@janegrey4374]

I live in Ohio and it is illegal to sell and buy raw milk here, so I use pasteurized whole milk, but NOT ultra pasteurized. I started drinking kefir 3 months ago after reading about its health benefits. What I didn't realize was how it would affect me overall. I suffered from seasonal allergies for which I was taking two medications for, otherwise anyone would think I was coughing up a lung from the prolonged, hacking coughing. I have high blood pressure for which the prescribed medication was doubled from 10mg to 20 mg because it was not helping. The increased dosage was helping slightly, but my blood pressure readings were still too high. Both my parents had hypertension and though I don't smoke, drink or use drugs, eat a healthy diet and exercise, which I have done throughout my entire life, I still was affected by these health issues. I also had minor joint pain when walking, but a daily dose of 1 tsp of turmeric relieved that, and, I have osteoporosis in my spine, which you wouldn't know from looking at me as it was caught early, and I am also on medication for that. 1 month after drinking kefir, my blood pressure readings, which I do myself, had improved, but still a little high. 3 months of drinking kefir, my blood pressure readings are normal. I still take my medication, but as I stated above, before kefir, my bp medication barely helped, with kefir, my bp is normal, and I don't mean close to normal, but actually normal. My coughing from seasonal allergies stopped after one month of kefir and I no longer need medication. No more joint pain. As for the osteoporosis, well, that will also require screening, but I have no doubt my bone density has also improved. I will discuss all of this with my nurse practitioner as she is unaware I am drinking kefir. I'm sure she will be shocked when she takes my blood pressure. I intend to ask for the dosage to be decreased as I am sure she will not stop the medication after only three months of kefir, and I'm fine with that, for now. Though I wish I had known about kefir sooner, I'm glad I found it when I did, when what I was really looking for was a KZbin video on how to make yogurt, which led me to other videos on kefir, which I had never heard of. I also make my own yogurt, and like the kefir, have both every day as regular parts of my diet, though I use fat-free milk for the yogurt.

[@rdrake316]

You have Amish in Ohio? Screw the government that wants to keep you ill. Seek it out.

[@SmileG333]

How are you doing now?

[@paperandolives]

Sign up for a milk share, that is how I get raw milk in Virginia

[@chloe7seven22]

Im on carnivore. Kefir I think is soured milk. so I drink A LOT of thick soured milk mixed half and half with thick double cream that's not pouring consistency. that makes the overall carbs lower but I have a lot of it. I never count calories and am thin. but that stuff I grew up with. even as kids it was our beverage. we drank tons of it. you have to sort of spoon it up. but the double cream makes it delicious and less carby.

[@azdhan]

Great video bro! Now go hardcore carnivore only for 30 days and tell us what happens

[@myflesh10]

Great job on the awesome results Steven!!!!!!!!!! Sounds like Kefir was a real success for ya

[@lindzmckinnon8849]

Love the video, thank you so much. I was Ill for three months virtually non stop gastro~flu. Muscles and limbs felt heavy and was so dizzy from dehydration I could barely stand. Did some research on probiotics which led me to discover Kefir. Within 24 hours I was virtually cured. Within four days I felt better, healthier and more positive than I have in years. I was wondering, looking at the benefits of Greek Yoghurt and Skyr, if I could make Kefir using either of those instead of milk?

[@wonderwoman5528]

I’m so tired of having a swollen stomach after barely eating anything, so I will definitely try this. (Diverticulitis and ovarian cyst sufferer here.) :)

[@evan.norwalkcalifornia562]

Did it work

[@wonderwoman5528]

@@evan.norwalkcalifornia562 touchwood, yes. Regular yogurt and actimel yogurts seem to really help with the swollen stomach. I’m also eating smaller portions throughout the day, avoiding big meals

[@pkavenger9990]

And important thing is that you should also need to eat prebiotics when you drink Kefir Milk because the bacteria in Kefir Milk needs prebiotics to feed themselves.

[@setme4ree]

Whats prebiotics example papa

[@pkavenger9990]

@@setme4ree Green leafy vegetables, Yogurt, boiled milk.

[@denisemilfort4581]

Thanks for the video, Did you eat anything else besides the kefir or is that all you ate?

[@khalidsham7487]

A week ago I got into milk kefir and making my own. Is it safe to drink 3-5 cups a day? I have been drinking 3-5 cups for the last few days, I do not see any issues. I am on keto diet.

[@jordanforbes2557]

I noticed that whenever I have cultivated and consumed kefir in the past it has given me diarrhea. I was not aware that there were different strains of milk. Wondering if this is the reason. I will try goats milk since they don't give this information about the milk in Finland where I live.

[@sher18]

Hi Retro, You most likely had die off symptoms from it which is normal and good thing! It means your body is detoxing the bad guys out and you're on a healing path. I personally felt like I had the flu when I first started consuming it. Don't stop or if you still are having bad side effects then give a few days off or take less until you are better.

[@han436]

use daily milk and be patient

[@97AshleyRose]

@@sher18 that’s amazing I’m going to make kefir

[@markmaxwell4890]

How did it go with kefir ?

[@aaronbensi9723]

Hi.. Nice to see the kefir working.. I have been sick for a few months..found out l have colitis.. Suffering from food intolerances and fructose intolerance.. Get very bloated eating anything.very gassy.....would you think kefir might help.. On l low FODMAP diet.. would love some advice..thank you..

[@TheVagineWhisperer]

Have you found a solution to feel better? Having the same issues

[@aaronbensi9723]

[e-mail].. Get me here.. We can chat..

[@markmaxwell4890]

Have you healed finally ?

[@aaronbensi9723]

No.. Got worse actually.. Ended up getting covid.. Made me even worse...

[@maridigna6632]

​@@aaronbensi9723did you drink raw milk kefir and did not help at all?

[@lbee8247]

Thank you for sharing your kiefer experience. I too have UC and AS. I do a low starch diet and I can't have cabbage or ginger or tumeric. I am getting more and more sensitive and having to eat less and less foods. I would love to find something that could actually build my gut to have a stronger tolerance. I also fast whenever I start flaring. That knocks out inflammation but I don't seem to be getting better only managing. Do you eat sugars like honey or maple syrup? Do you drink wine or other alcohols?

[@andreahighsides7756]

Cut out all fibers. Only eat animal products if you can. Raw eggs are easy to digest. If you only eat things like meat, probiotic kefir or yogurt, cheeses, and eggs then you will hopefully recover. Best of luck

[@lbee8247]

@@andreahighsides7756 thank you

[@lokomotive28]

@@lbee8247 hey how has it been going ?

[@lbee8247]

@@lokomotive28 I've had to cut back on my sugars like honey and maple syrup. And I haven't been able to get to the farm that has raw dairy. I have been getting grass fed heavy cream as I need to keep the fat on since I'm cutting out sugar now. I'm actually a lot healthier cutting out the sugar. Where did we leave off before? I want to make sure I'm answering your question.

[@lokomotive28]

@@lbee8247 you said you were doing really bad and fasting wasn’t helping only managing , when kind of diet we’re you doing that you doing better

[@battlehymnoftheempath3610]

Try mixing kefir with cucumbers and garlic and add a boiled egg. Also add Himalayan salt to taste.

[@lokomotive28]

Hey I’m going to try it again, but this time do it myself, I bought it from a farm but maybe they made it differently. If you could explain how you make your kefir in few sentences I would definitely appreciate it. Also where you get the grains!

[@StevenRoot]

Hey. There is a recent video on my channel where I go through my kefir making process :)

[@coolbeans2345]

Theres the kefir code on youtube...helps your grains grow faster

[@anapadilla827]

How much kefir would you drink in a day?

[@ryotaarai3816]

Not sure why but I suddenly developed eczema about a few weeks after I regularly consumed organic milk kefir. 😞 30 years of consuming dairy products, then suddenly this happened. Anyone had the same experience?

[@bshans2929]

Well, all I can say is do coffee enema and cut on sugar, esp process food. Coffee enema is good for liver but you need to cleanse the large intestine though it. Learn the art of doing coffee enema as it's not easy.

[@hardikpatel9489]

Is Kefir good for someone dealing with years of Irregular Bowel Syndrome, and how often should I consume kefir?

[@33xerof]

The difference between raw and pasteurized is night and day , same with byproducts such as kefir , yoghurt , whey and cheese .

[@kayfarquar2034]

You did not say where you bought your grains, or talk about using the grains for the ferment, taking them out and storing in the fridge. How much more bacteria count you get if you make it yourself 24 hours + instead of buying it. Good info for the newbies!

[@hannebennett748]

Etsy has some for sale

[@MiniMatt317]

Steven did you continue with Kefir? I'd be interested in the longer term benefits you my have noticed if any!

[@whitealliance9540]

I drink kefir all the time its a staple in my house.

[@chrissuperhero2291]

Interesting. Did it contain l reuteri? If so did you notice any changes to your testes?

[@wzupppp]

how long does it take to build a healthy microbiome? and how many different strains of good bacteria are there in kefir? I have a chronic illness and suspect my gut is the source of it.

[@taniasmalzer9495]

Hi Steven, thanks for such positive and informative video. Can you specify please, during your 30 day kefir journey, did you eat any other times of food or it was only kefir fasting? Did you use any extra stuff like enema, sweating etc. to detoxify the body ( recently found the protocol like this). Thank you!

[@StevenRoot]

I ate ‘normally’ (according to a few guidelines that myself and my clients follow). So this wasn’t part of a protocol as such.

[@Kuato]

You don’t “use” sweating to detoxify. Your body just sweats. But enough from me, I gotta go use my lungs to breathe now.

[@berryyummy-thatsweetfeelin5314]

This is such an informative video and reassuring. Thank you. I am now drinking Kefir with the Miracle Berry because it turns fermented, sour taste into delightfully sweet experience.

[@eddierobles2137]

Hi Berry, any success with product? Also what brand do you use? Thanks

[@bgraff4121]

I’m year & half on Raw Cows Milk Kefir, Goats milk kefir, Kombucha,& fermented foods all positive

[@stefanstrijk]

Very highly recommend water kefir. I am very sensitive to many food allergens. One liter of water kefir and the intolerances are directly gone. Within hours.

[@wahnano]

Raw milk is delicious to drink.

[@vee9542]

Great video. What time of day did you drink it?

[@AliAhmad-ql2wg]

Try gaps diet introduction stage , add meat stock to your kefir , also read gaps diet books , the yellow and the blue one . Amazing video ,Many thanks 👍

[@StevenRoot]

💪🏼

[@tariqsheikh2]

A2 basically is the milk derived from the best breed of happy cows which is free of any chemicals, no injections are used on those cows and it's very very nutritional then any other milk under the sun.

[@Mourne84]

How much kefir do you drink at a time? And when during the day?

[@njaimerod]

we're carnivores by nature. when we consume plant products our gut will naturally get worse and worse. our stomachs ph levels are equivalent to other carnivore animals.

[@danboone5672]

I have never had any of the pivotal transformative experiences.

[@Nickyboi612]

What do you mean? From drinking raw milk kefir?

[@JesusChistLovesYou]

Has anyone tried the Russian kefir only fast? I did a kefir only diet I heard new moms do in Russia. I lost about 25lbs total over the 1st couple years that I maintained until I stopped. I did that about 5-6 years ago and made and drank my own grains for years. I got rid of everything when I moved and have only had the store bought ones. I realize now that when I gained weight was when I quit the homemade kefir 🤔 I’m going to try a kefir only fast again followed by regular kefir consumption.

[@22ERICSHELLY]

Thanks for the update! I just started making yogurt. I do low carb. I am going to try. How often do you consume and how much? Do you have recipes using it? Thanks again! May Jesus continue to bless you and your family

[@CecileSolange]

Hello, I have noticed a decrease in hunger and thirst. Did that ever happen to you when you first started consuming kefir regularly?

[@naimoulinakibarde1995]

Yes, it is the same for me.

[@mjdaniel8710]

We drank raw milk from a small local farm in Southeastern Washington through much of junior high and high school in the 1970s, they would just fill up a large Best Foods Mayo gallon jar and we had to shake it to mix the cream when we drank it, never had any problems

[@caraame]

You would get 99% of these benefits using store bought milk. It’s the Kefir that’s the miracle not not ‘Raw, milk. I get why you are using the the Raw milk though.

[@Growndweller]

So then you could just have yoghurt, if it's all about the fermentation.

[@bogasixtyeight5153]

This is true! I used pasteurized milk and gave me the same benefits

[@joshkearns6068]

How long does it take to see reduced inflammation

[@vg105]

I live in Canada and raw milk is not legally sold here. Is pasteurized Keifer any good? I really want to try the raw milk route but it’s extremely hard to get a hold of here, any advice ?

[@StevenRoot]

Pasteurized can be good yeah - still high in beneficial bacteria and yeasts. Try to buy A2 milk.

[@forgotmypassword2804]

Any update on your A2 brand pasteurized milk? Thanks. Love your video

[@Mrs-Emcee]

Jersey cows have A2 milk

[@woodsmn8047]

The Keifer organism consumes the milk sugar in milk so there is no problem for those with lactose intolerance issues ... just FYI

[@controlyourfuture5477]

I'm doing raw goats milks and thinking making kefir also and moving more to a carnivore diet.

[@controlyourfuture5477]

@@CatWoman6 No guts no glory

[@controlyourfuture5477]

@@CatWoman6 Never get tired of steak and eggs sorry.

[@CatWoman6]

Jason Smith you are right! I am not full carnivore but eat more meat since I wrote here .. I don't even remember writing that. I have low stomach acids so have trouble digesting meat at times unfort. And Eggs are even tougher for my gut.

[@controlyourfuture5477]

@@CatWoman6 Don't do OMAD then. I had the same problem. I had to use ACV and eat 4 times a day. You need a good sea salt for sure. Bring back your stomach acids. I hope the best for you. Once a Person passes 25 we should all eat mostly meat. Once you get your wisdom teeth that is the time you should cross over.

[@CatWoman6]

Control your Future Thankyou! I don't eat much even if it is once or twice a day but I do need to slowly work on building stomach acids and after so many years unwell with stomach problems and CFS I know that veg and fruit are not the key. I love eggs but they block my system (have yet to try them raw though). Thanks for your advice.. lemon juice helps I find. I'm looking at raw goats milk and kefir to help heal my gut and body and get nutrition in as I often am too unwell to eat much solid food.

[@CatWoman6]

That's such encouraging news- I would love to have improved digestion. Looking forward to seeing results. What's your thoughts on Coconut Kefir?

[@StevenRoot]

For people who can’t tolerate dairy I think it’s a great idea..

[@vins7cv139]

How are you now?

[@dakotacoggins6700]

Surprisingly I tried this with Lifeway organic low fat keifir and I've had crazy improvements I use 3 bannans 1 cup keifir 2 scoops raw cacao powder Half an advacado And 2 cups of blueberries blended and served. Best of luck in everyone healing

[@dakotacoggins6700]

@@msmontana1961 I no longer do keifer as I did not respond well

[@rdrake316]

Jersey, Guernsey and I believe Swiss Browns are all A2. Guernsey milk is golden thanks to the betacartenoids but Jersey milk is the fattest.

[@suchandradasi]

Many Holsteins are also A2. I know because if you artificially inseminate cows, you can pick Holstein bulls that are A2, and there a a lot of them. (I have cows) I dont believe in A2 though

[@silverfullbuster9177]

@@suchandradasi why dont u believe in a2? Also this might be random but I'm trying to find kefir grains. By any chance do u have some?

[@suchandradasi]

@@silverfullbuster9177 We tested our own cows a long time ago and found we had both kinds of cows. Our friend also tested their cow. THey had one A2A2 cow. The friend's sister could not digest that cow's milk, and had horrible stomach cramps and diarrhea, so she traded for the milk from one of our A1 cows. The A1 cow's milk was ok for her. That was the first incident that made me doubt that whole scam. Years later, I decided to dig deep. I was upset that perfectly beautiful and excellent cows were being killed because they weren't A2. I found a lot of suspicious incidences connected with the whole original story of the A2 company... It sounded very scandalous. I dug into the science of it. Their ideas were rejected by the courts but advertising and lies spread fast and once a mass of people believe something, they perpetuate the lie for them... A2 milk company is a huge company that sues people who call their milk A2, even if it is A2 milk. They demonized other dairy farms and bought them out. They are trying to monopolize the milk market. I think it's scandalous and based on greed and not good science.

[@suchandradasi]

@@silverfullbuster9177 Sorry I don't have grains right now. I had before..but my brother, who is a little absent minded, keeps eating my grains lol

[@silverfullbuster9177]

@@suchandradasi no problem. Thanks for the quick reply. I also had the same experience as your sister. I was too obsessed with the supposed health benefits of raw a2 milk but I couldn't digest it. As soon as I tried a1 milk, i could digest it perfectly.

[@eynsanders5340]

HOW THE HECK DO YOU GET RAW MILK

[@iSpied4theFBi]

Straight from the farm

[@wordivore]

Depends on the state, if you're in the US that is. Some states you can get it retail, but I think only in health food type stores. Other states only allow the farmer to sell it directly. Some states only allow sales of it as pet food. And there are some states where it's illegal to sell. If you're in the US, this link should help. milk.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=005192

[@eynsanders5340]

@@wordivore thanks

[@n.a.garciafamily]

Find a Weston A Price chapter near you

[@sbostic08]

Texas and Washington state sell raw cow and goat milk. I live close to two farms that sell raw milk, cheese, kefir etc.. I'm in texas😆

[@lewis1180]

Does anyone here have C-Diff? I took antibiotics and have diarrhea. Now I'm freaking out about C-Diff. I only took amoxicillin for one day. I stopped because of bloating and white spots in mouth.

[@ZukoTheShinigami]

Try rifaximin

[@Growndweller]

Eat some Greek yoghurt.

[@markmaxwell4890]

Have you tried kefir ?

[@MGallo_]

Nice and informative video, thank you 🙏🏼 👍🏼👍🏼 Unfortunately in the UK I can’t find any raw milk locally.

[@DerekScottAbdn]

Try chuckling goat kefir that you can order by mail

[@OyaRevolutionary]

I am getting great results from using organic pasteurised milk with my kefir grains

[@AlbionRising]

I only get regular pasteurized milk and my grains grow like crazy, and get the benefits from them anyways! You can add powder milk with vitamins to feed the probiotics, you'll be fine.

[@janicepaul9957]

@@OyaRevolutionary Where do we get Kiefer greens how do we get them where do we go to buy them when there’s no farms around or any help

[@janicepaul9957]

Kefir grains not greens I meant

[@coryt.williams7241]

I'am trying to make homemade kefir with goat milk ! do you have nay tutorial on how , and what is your step by step process if you don't have a tutorial ?

[@StevenRoot]

Hey Cory, check out my videos there’s a kefir making one somewhere in there

[@mobaby1979]

@@StevenRoot Would there exist a probiotic goat cheese?

[@Adeline9418]

I drink cultured buttermilk. All the benefits of kefir but cheaper. My mom loved it.

[@realestatemaffit4321]

Great video. I am a newbie to kefir. Is there a difference in organic whole pasteurized milk and organic ultrapasteruized milk? Any insight is greatly appreciated!!!

[@Noor.noor.123]

Unpasteurised is better as it is not heated whereas pasteurised is heated which kills the good enzymes

[@faithfarmforever4795]

pasturized milk in my honest opinion is useless - the heat process kills All the good things that God put in it are killed off and you are left with no nutritional value - not to mention all the manmade chemicals and junk they add to it. Finding raw milk can be difficult but to me its the only way to go - we can usually find raw milk sold as "pet food" - there are many videos on the truth of what store bought pasteurized milk is and isn't - hope this helps..

[@adhikariindia]

Did u heat the milk.before adding kifer grain??..i have crohn and ibs..i will try raw milk kifer

[@kratosrocks8528]

When did you consume milk kefir?timing?in morning at night?

[@smartcookie3500]

Drink after meals, or before.

[@richardkremmen7811]

Very informative vid, thanks! I hope you'll tell us what is your blood type? Long story why that could be significant for your past digestive problems and I'll explain if you wish. Btw here in Hawaii we have no raw milk available so I make Kefir from organic UHT milk, 1% fat which is probably from A1 (Holstein) cows. For many years I made Kefir from raw goat's milk from a herd I had at the time and I must admit I feel about the same on the Kefir from UHT milk as I did on the raw goat milk kefir.

[@vasaket7353]

Is kefir sold in grocery stores in the United States? In Ukraine, kefir is sold in any grocery store, there is always kefir in the dairy department and almost all people drink it. Any dairy producer, always has kefir in their product line. I personally love factory kefir and buy it almost every day, it is very tasty. I have tried homemade kefir made from grains and it seemed kind of gross to me

[@krisztianwirsz3612]

For Eastern Europeans it's almost comical how these Westerners discovered kefir in the 21st century. Plus you do understand that even the crappiest UHT milk when inocculated with kefi culture, it becomes a powerhouse of microbial goodness, right? You don't need raw milk for this, it's the fermentation by the kefir culture that turns milk (raw or pasturized) into digestible kefir...

[@Gmod2012lo1]

lol literally.. i mean i hate kefir but my sister back in the school days ate it almost every day with corn flakes. So did my mother. Its just a smelly yogurt

[@n.a.garciafamily]

Yes very funny how knowledge has been removed and sickened millions. Hilarious. 😐

[@krisztianwirsz3612]

@@n.a.garciafamily aw snowflake...

[@machinegunhippy]

Kefir culture is made FROM LETTING RAW MILK SIT OUT .. YOURE FKN STPD AF

[@machinegunhippy]

YOU NEED RAW MILK TO MAKE THE KEFIR CULTURES IN THE FIRST PLACE SO YES YOU DO NEED RAW MILK FCK FACE

[@ollieskrr]

I drink a gallon a week to bulk up and build muscle

[@nijanthandurai8334]

Kefir or raw milk? How much you gained

[@Fjerid]

Any specific gains from it? Would love to hear from ya.

[@EroticOnion23]

It makes the protein more bio available. Think casein vs BCAAs.

[@coldvoid]

@@Fjerid He gained literally shit!

[@han436]

how are you now ?

[@AverageGamerz4Life]

Did you drink only milk kefir for 30 days without food?

[@jankrediet5273]

😂🤣⚰️

[@msjackson4611]

Yes i wanna know this too.. if no food just milk kefir?

[@o995]

I dont have kefir grains and not found in my area Can fermented raw milk for 48-72 be equal to raw kefir ? Or less ? Or better ?

[@thegoudaguymikey]

It's impossible to find raw kefir in NY... Is organic store-bought okay?

[@mckaycc60]

Hi where I live I don't have access to raw milk so use goat milk, had colon cancer 20 yrs ago suffered badly for yrs Kiefer and Greek yogurt have saved me, my life is so different now X d I learned it all from KZbin videos Drs were no help at all

[@kartikyadav2363]

Raw milk means that fresh milk.. but did you heat it before to kill bad bacteria??

[@jacknife616]

How much do you drink and how do you take it?

[@elmo7038]

Is normal yoghurt bad in ur opinion? I dont feel any negative effects from it. Im staying away from usual milk tho

[@StevenRoot]

Elmo yogurt will be easier to tolerate (probably) than milk because of the fermentation. Yogurt usually has a lot of added sugar though, so just be a little weary of that

[@elmo7038]

@@StevenRoot yeah, im only eating organic full-fat yoghurt with natural sugar, thanks