Any food poisoning is manifested by nausea, vomiting, general weakness, pain in the abdomen, diarrhea - conditions that are extremely unpleasant for every person. That is how the body reacts to the infection that appeared in it, trying to defend itself. In this case, the task of each of us is to help him recover. Many recommend drinking kefir for poisoning. How useful and safe is it in this case? Let's look into this in more detail.
Properties of kefir
In order to understand and evaluate the effect of this product on the human body, it is necessary to first understand its properties. Kefir is a fermented milk drink made from whole milk by fermentation, that is, adding bifidobacteria or fermented milk fungi. In the process of fermentation, a tasty and healthy composition, beloved by many, is enriched that is enriched with lactobacilli, vitamins, acids, proteins and fats.
Kefir is a natural prebiotic that improves the composition and quality of intestinal microflora. It prevents the appearance and development of pathogenic microorganisms, accelerates the digestion of food. In addition, numerous laboratory studies have proved that kefir strengthens the body's immune system, has a mild laxative effect, and prevents the formation of constipation and intestinal disorders. That is why you should definitely include this drink in your diet.
Kefir and poisoning
In case of detection of acute symptoms of intoxication, the doctor prescribes therapeutic fasting for at least a day. From the second day, provided there is no vomiting of diarrhea, you can drink strong black tea with breadcrumbs or bagels. After two days, it is allowed to supplement the diet with non-fat broth, for example from chicken or chicken. These are general recommendations of specialists, and they do not contain fermented milk products. And all because with the slightest poisoning they are contraindicated. And there is a completely understandable scientific explanation for this.
Can kefir be poisoned? The answer in this case is obvious - no. And there are several reasons for this:
- Irritation - kefir during poisoning can only aggravate the patient’s condition, have a negative effect on the affected mucous membrane of the walls of the stomach and intestines. In rare and most advanced cases, hemorrhage is diagnosed.
- Acceleration of intestinal motility. It is proved that kefir during poisoning can provoke diarrhea, which will only aggravate the situation.
Recovery
Is kefir possible in case of poisoning? Can a fermented milk drink help in the recovery period? This time the answer is yes. We can speak about the restoration of the body exactly when the main symptoms of intoxication disappear, that is, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea. As a rule, the patient notes an improvement in well-being, the appearance of appetite. And at this moment you can drink kefir. In case of poisoning, a violation of the normal functioning of the intestinal microflora occurs, beneficial bacteria are almost completely destroyed. Kefir will have the most beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract, help restore its balance and completely get rid of the effects of infection.
After poisoning, all amino acids, vitamins and trace elements with difficulty enter through the damaged intestinal walls into the blood, the level of pathogenic microflora only increases, which increases the risk of exposure to other, most dangerous bacteria. Regular use of kefir in case of poisoning starts the process of updating and restoring microflora.
Dosage
How much can you drink kefir with food poisoning in order to recover as quickly as possible? Usually - in a glass twice a day (morning and evening) with a course of 14-16 days. In order to enhance the effect of the fermented milk product, it is often combined with prebiotics, for example, Bifidumbacterin or Lactobacterin. Regarding the medication used, it is better to consult with an observing specialist who will help in this matter from a professional point of view, starting from the individual characteristics of the patient. At this stage, again, in no case should you self-medicate.
Alcohol poisoning
What to do with intoxication caused by food poisoning? In this case, the answer is obvious. But if suddenly you had a chance to get poisoned with alcoholic drinks, then kefir can not only be drunk from the first day, but also necessary. In this case, a fermented milk drink will help remove toxic substances from the body. Lactic acid has a beneficial effect on the liver, helping the body fight the infection and recover faster. However, in the presence of vomiting and diarrhea, the daily norm of kefir is not more than 600 ml, at this stage you can replace it with mineral water or strong tea.
Contraindications
It should be understood that such a fermented milk drink as kefir is not a medicine. In case of poisoning, you can drink it only after the disappearance of the main symptoms of acute infection and only with the permission of the attending physician. In no case do not self-medicate, which can aggravate the situation and lead to irreversible consequences. But there are contraindications that exclude the possibility of kefir in case of poisoning:
- children's age - up to a year it is strictly forbidden to give a child dairy products due to the digestibility and intolerance of casein protein;
- increased acidity of the stomach - gastritis, gastric ulcer are among the main contraindications;
- chronic diarrhea - due to the laxative effect of the dairy product, kefir should not be used by people prone to diarrhea and intestinal disorders. This will only increase diarrhea and ultimately lead to dehydration;
- allergy and individual intolerance to milk protein - such patients are strictly prohibited not only the use of kefir, but also any other sour-milk products. This can cause irreversible effects.
Conclusion
Is it possible to drink kefir in case of poisoning? This is the main question of this material. Summing up the above, we can answer that you should not drink kefir in case of poisoning, subject to the presence of the main symptoms of intoxication. This can lead to a worsening of the patient’s condition and will only aggravate the situation. But to drink a fermented milk drink at the recovery stage is useful, but again - in the absence of contraindications. In addition, it is important to consult with a specialist in advance so as not to aggravate the patient’s condition.
By the way, kefir is an excellent prophylactic that helps prevent the development of intestinal infections, imbalance and damage to microflora. That is why be sure to include it in your diet.