Kefir in case of poisoning: properties and features of use
Probably, every person in his life is faced with such an unpleasant situation as poisoning. Regardless of the reasons that provoked such a phenomenon, a person experiences very unpleasant sensations. He develops nausea, vomiting, stool is disturbed, dizziness and short-term loss of consciousness are possible.
Many people are interested in whether it is possible to drink kefir with food poisoning, because the beneficial properties of such a fermented milk drink have been known for a very long time.
Let's take a closer look at the beneficial properties of this product, and for what poisoning it can be used, as well as whether there are contraindications for taking it.
Useful qualities
Kefir belongs to very useful fermented milk products. It is well absorbed by the body.
In addition, it contains a large number of nutrients, for example:
- calcium;
- iodine;
- phosphorus;
- potassium;
- acids of organic origin;
- minerals;
- various vitamins and beneficial bacteria.
It is worth considering the beneficial properties of kefir, and how it affects the body.
- This drink normalizes the functioning of the stomach and intestines.
- It stops the growth of pathogens.
- Helps improve metabolic processes in the human body.
- Allows you to strengthen the immune system, which is very important for a weakened body.This minimizes the risk of contracting another infectious disease.
- Saturates the body with protein, calcium and phosphorus, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of bone tissue, nails and teeth.
- In combination with taking antibacterial drugs, it helps to avoid the occurrence of dysbacteriosis.
- Helps to activate the protective properties of the body.
- Helps a person become less sensitive to allergens, thereby reducing the chances of an allergic reaction.
- Normalizes the activity of the kidneys, liver and pancreas.
- Helps reduce the proportion of bad cholesterol in the blood.
- It is used as a prophylactic against the formation of gastritis.
As you can see, kefir is a very useful product, so it is recommended to take it at the stage of recovery after poisoning, both for adults and children.
In addition, many overweight people drink it while on a diet. This product has a reduced calorie content, at the same time it allows you to quickly cope with hunger, saturating the body with useful substances.
For what kind of poisoning can you use kefir?
Despite the fact that kefir is a very useful product, it is not always allowed to use it for poisoning. It all depends on the type of poisoning that a person has encountered.
Food poisoning
It belongs to the most common and frequently encountered types of intoxication. If the cause of poisoning was the consumption of poor-quality products or expired products, the use of kefir is highly undesirable. This is especially not recommended in the first two days after the onset of the disease.Food poisoning can be accompanied by vomiting and profuse diarrhea. In this case, dairy products are contraindicated for a number of reasons.
- They can worsen the patient's condition by irritating the mucous membrane of the intestines and stomach due to the acid contained in kefir. In extremely severe situations, hemorrhage can form.
- They lead to an acceleration of intestinal motility, causing diarrhea or exacerbating this symptom.
After 2 days, when there is a recovery period, and the patient got rid of the bright signs of poisoning, you can carefully introduce kefir into the diet.
alcohol poisoning
If a person has consumed a large amount of alcoholic beverages, and he has a hangover, then it is recommended to drink a glass of kefir to alleviate his condition and improve well-being.
Thanks to the bacteria, enzymes and acids contained in this product, there is an active removal of toxic substances from the human body. Under the influence of such a fermented milk drink, the action of metabolites is blocked, and, as a result, the functioning of the liver improves.
Please note that kefir can be drunk with alcohol poisoning only if the person does not show signs of increased acidity in the stomach, such as vomiting, nausea. The heartbeat also should not be quickened.
Poisoning in a child
If intoxication occurs in a child, then you can use this drink only after 3-4 days have passed since the onset of the disease.
In addition, this product is not given to children whose age has not reached 1 year. The use of kefir by a baby can provoke the development of an allergic reaction to cow protein.
Infants in the recovery period are offered only children's kefir or a kefir product designed specifically for children. This should be done only if the baby has previously tried a similar product, and its use did not cause negative consequences.
You will learn about when it is allowed to use kefir in case of poisoning from the following video.
Recommendations
In order for remission to occur after a serious intoxication of the body, provoked by poisoning, kefir product must be consumed in compliance with certain rules.
- It is necessary to start taking a fermented milk drink on the 3rd day after the symptoms of the disease disappear. By that time, the mucous membrane of the digestive system will return to normal, and the kefir product will not have a pronounced irritating effect on the walls of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Use kefir, starting with a small volume. Gradually increase the dose of the drink you drink.
- If intoxication of the body was accompanied by loose stools, then you should drink kefir, which was made 5 days ago or more. Only a fresh drink has a laxative effect.
- For therapeutic purposes, to restore the body, it is recommended to drink 1 glass of kefir 2 times a day: in the morning and evening. The course of treatment is 2 weeks.
Often, after the first week of continuous use of kefir, patients feel a significant improvement in well-being.
To enhance the therapeutic effect of a fermented milk drink, it is recommended to use it in conjunction with capsules of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.
It is better to clarify the name of such drugs, which are best suited for a sick adult or child, with your doctor.After suffering intoxication of the body, you should not conduct experiments with your own health, self-medicating. A consultation with a qualified doctor will help you quickly cope with the disease and overcome poisoning without negative consequences.
Contraindications and restrictions
There are a number of people who are contraindicated in the use of kefir, even at the stage of recovery after an illness.
These include:
- patients suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, which are characterized by high acidity;
- people suffering from an allergic reaction, as well as having intolerance to cow protein;
- patients who have a diarrheal syndrome characterized by chronic manifestations (the laxative properties of kefir can increase intestinal motility, causing diarrhea and causing dehydration);
- newborns under the age of 1 year.
In no case is it recommended to use kefir, the expiration date of which has long expired. So you can get serious food poisoning, exacerbating your situation. You should also not drink a kefir product that has been warm for a long time, since its beneficial properties have been lost.
Kefir has a lot of useful properties, it allows you to populate the intestines with beneficial bacteria, taking an active part in restoring the natural microflora. Therefore, such a drink is used at the stage of recovery after suffering poisoning. If you follow certain rules, then you can quickly forget about the disease and manifestations of intoxication of the body in both an adult and a child.