Probiotic Coconut Kefir based on organic coconut milk only and created by up to 60 bacterial strands. The coconut milk base is naturally anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-microbial. 

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/coconut-oil-fights-deadly-yeast-infections-study-suggests

This kefir colonizes the intestines with good bacteria, which reduce the numbers of unwanted bacterial species (See #1 below). Lactobacillus releases lactic acid that kills harmful bacteria in the intestine.

I recommend starting with just a few spoonfuls of kefir and progressing your way to a whole bowl. Just one table spoon is enough to deliver those probiotics to your intestines. First time side effects may include bowel movement. Think of my kefir as a replacement for your daily probiotic supplement that taste great. It’s also safe to eat everyday. My Probiotic Coconut kefir has delicate creamy luscious and practically decadent taste.

Probiotic Coconut kefir will last for up to four weeks or longer if unopened and refrigerated. Once opened, if you take care of it, it will take care of you! Seal the jar tightly, don’t double dip, keep other food particles out of the jar, keep it in the fridge, and it should last one week or longer. 

Probiotic Coconut Kefir boosts your immunity. Kefir contains many compounds and nutrients, like biotin and folate, that help kick your immune system into gear and protect your cells. It has a large amount of probiotics, the special forces of the microbial world. One in particular that’s specific to kefir alone is called Lactobacillus Kefiri, and it helps defend against harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E. Coli (according to multiple studies). This bacterial strain, along with the various others handfuls, helps modulate the immune system and inhibit many predatory bacteria growth. Including C.Difficile. Kefir also contains another powerful compound, an insoluble polysaccharide called kefiran that’s been shown to be antimicrobial and help to fight against candida. Kefir benefits are incredible for healing issues like leaky gut. Kefir is one of the highest probiotic foods you can eat with several important probiotic strains, and this homemade coconut kefir far outranks any store-bought variety.  

"Research on these bacterial populations, facilitated by new gene-sequencing technologies, reveals just how vital microbes are to our health. They synthesise vitamins, help digest food, adjust sex pheromones, keep pathogenic bacteria in check, regulate energy balance in response to changes in the environment and may affect our cir­cadian rhythms. They determine whether we will attract mosquitoes, whether painkillers will be toxic to our liver, whether certain medications will work for heart disease. They have been found to play an integral part in the body’s complex system for maintaining stable blood pressure and they stop our immune system from going into full battle mode when confronted by substances that pose no threat to the body."

From 10% Human: How Your Body's Microbes Hold the Key to Health and Happiness by Alanna Collen. 

Yogurt has been touted as a powerful probiotic source, but regular kefir is more potent and diverse with over 30 different microorganisms. There are over 50 different good-bacteria probiotic strands in this Coconut Kefir. To my knowledge this is the strongest probiotic source with multiple microbiota strands. At the foundation of your healthy gut is diversity of healthy varieties of bacteria. The less diversity you have, the less healthy your gut.

These kefir strands include Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc and yeasts Saccharomyces kefir, and Torula kefir. These microorganisms do the body good by supporting digestive health and assisting in the production of vitamins originating from our intestines. Even better is that some of these probiotics are blessed with antibacterial properties, meaning kefir can prevent the growth of harmful bacteria like Salmonella. According to Health.com, probiotics may also be connected to one’s mental well-being, and can help in reducing social anxiety. 

What is in Probiotic Coconut Kefir? Home kefir that is not from dry starter culture contains up to 60 strains. (Dry starter contains only up to 5 strains)

Spores-based Bacillus strains are a specific type of good bacteria with the remarkable ability to protect themselves in harsh environments.  They work by erecting a natural, armor-like shell when conditions get tough.  This allows them to survive past your stomach acid, and make it to your intestines alive and ready to go to work!

Bacteria strains in kefir:

#1 Lactobacillus kefiri – As the name suggests, this bacteria was first isolated from kefir. Being a member of the Lactobacillius genus suggests that it is a probiotic, and good for our health. Research has shown that this bacteria can combat inflammation in the gut. This has resulted in it being thought of as a good probiotic to help inflammatory disorders in the bowl such as IBD. Lactobacillus releases lactic acid that kills harmful bacteria in the intestine.

Multiple test show it helps in defense against harmful bacteria like Salmonella, E.Coli and C.Difficile. 

Kefir bacteria creates intestinal mucus layer.  Akkermansia muciniphila feeds only from this mucus. Thicker this mucus, healthier is your A.muciniphia.  As a result healthier you...

#2 Lactobacillus acidophilus – This is possible the most well research probiotic out there. It is found in almost every probiotic supplement on the market, and with good reason. There is plenty of research supporting its probiotic abilities. It is generally known to help fortify/ protect the digestive system against pathogenic bacteria, and support our immune system. There is even some research to suggest it can go as far as to help fight asthma.

#3 Lactobacillus brevis – Again, a relatively well researched bacteria. This probiotic is strongly associated with supporting the immune system, and has even been shown to help combat influenza. There have been various subspecies of this bacteria identified in kefir.

#4 Lactobacillus casei – A well researched probiotic bacteria. This probiotic has been shown to help stimulate the immune system in the digestive system, particularly the innate immune system, which offers a broad protection against pathogens.

#5A, B, C Lactobacillus delbrueckii  – (Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp.bulgaricus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp.delbrueckii, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp.lactis)

 A less well researched member of the Lactobacillius, but still thought to be have probiotic properties. This bacteria is also quite common in yogurts. Various subspecies of this bacteria have also been isolated in kefir, all of which are thought to offer similar probiotic benefits.

#6 Lactobacillus helveticus – This probiotic is very well researched, and its benefits are quite vast. It can help fight pathogenic bacteria, support the immune system, make nutrients more bio-available, remove toxins/ allergens and produce beneficial bio-active peptides.

#7 Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens – This bacteria is uniquely found in kefir. It is responsible for producing the grains (which is made of a polysaccheride called kefiran produced by this bacteria). Aside from providing the ‘grains’ for the other species to live in, this probiotic is also associated with combating inflammation in the digestive system. Its anti-inflammatory properties have potential in helping sufferers of ulcerative colitis, but more research is needed. Kefiran has also been shown to reduce the symptoms of lactose intolerant people.

#8 Lactobacillus paracasei – Another well researched probiotic. This bacteria can help combat inflammation in the digestive system and combat pathogenic bacteria.

Lactobacillus paracasei feeding improves immune control of influenza infection in mice. 

#9 Lactobacillus sake – A less well researched member of the Lactobacillius genus, but found widely in many fermented foods. It is widely accepted to have similar probiotic properties to other lactobacillius bacteria.

#10 Lactobacillus plantarum – A widely researched and common bacteria that can be is common in probiotic supplements. It has broad benefits to the digestive system which include fighting inflammation and pathogens. There is some research to suggest that it can help sufferers of IBS, particularly reducing pain and symptoms.

#11 Lactobacillus rhamnosus – Another widely researched and used probiotic. This bacteria is used as a treatment of gastro-intestinal infections / diarrhoea. It can also stimulate the immune responses and can even prevent certain allergy related symptoms. A member of the Bacteriodetes family, this bacteria may be the best probiotic for weight loss. In a study by researchers at Université Laval in Quebec, Canada, overweight women who were on a weight-loss diet and took two L.rhamnosus probiotics lost twice as much weight compared to their counterparts who did not take the probiotics. L. rhamnosus is such a potent energy producer.

#12 Lactococcus lactis – This isn’t as well researched as other similar bacteria, but its probiotic properties are widely recognised. It is most associated with helping to balance out the gut micro-flora and combat pathogens. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactococcus_lactis 

In addition to the Lactobacillus probiotics, there have been others identified. Arguably, these are the more interesting probiotics, as they are quite unique!

#13 Lactobasillus reuteri - is one of the most studied strains of probiotic bacteria, boasting a variety of proven health benefits. From improving your looks to increasing Vitamin D, L.reuteri is worth checking out.

In the 1960s, 30-40 percent of the population had L.reuteri as a part of their microbiome. Today it is found in only 10-20 percent. 

Lactobacillus reuteri (L.reuteri) is a well-studied probiotic bacterium that can colonize a large number of mammals. In humans, L.reuteri is found in different body sites, including the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, skin, and breast milk. The abundance of L.reuterivaries among different individuals. Several beneficial effects of L.reuteri have been noted. First, L.reuteri can produce antimicrobial molecules, such as organic acids, ethanol, and reuterin. Due to its antimicrobial activity, L.reuteri is able to inhibit the colonization of pathogenic microbes and remodel the commensal microbiota composition in the host. Second, L.reuteri can benefit the host immune system. For instance, some L.reuteri strains can reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines while promoting regulatory T cell development and function. Third, bearing the ability to strengthen the intestinal barrier, the colonization of L.reuteri may decrease the microbial translocation from the gut lumen to the tissues. Microbial translocation across the intestinal epithelium has been hypothesized as an initiator of inflammation. Therefore, inflammatory diseases, including those located in the gut as well as in remote tissues, may be ameliorated by increasing the colonization of L.reuteri. Notably, the decrease in the abundance of L.reuteri in humans in the past decades is correlated with an increase in the incidences of inflammatory diseases over the same period of time. Direct supplementation or prebiotic modulation of L.reuteri may be an attractive preventive and/or therapeutic avenue against inflammatory diseases.

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2018.00757/full

https://www.selfhacked.com/blog/l-reuteri/

#14 Lactobacillus plantarum is a widespread species of lactic acid bacteria. It is commonly found in many fermented plant products such as sauerkraut, pickles, brined olives and Korean kimchi.  L.plantarum is an antioxidant with anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiobesity and antidiabetic properties.  

#15 Lactobasillus mali APS1  - The high-fat diet (HFD) mice orally administered with APS1 had significantly reduced body weight gain, body fat, liver weight, and fat accumulation in the mesenteric adipose depot compared with HFD counterparts not receiving APS1. Dietary supplementation with APS1 also effectively maintained the blood glucose level.  

#16 Lactobacillus gasseri – This type of probiotics has been associated with reductions in weight and belly fat. 

#17 Lactobasillus.fermentum and Lactobasillus.amylovorus – These two probiotic types are also effective for weight loss. A study found that participants who ate yogurt with either one of these probiotics exhibited reductions in body fat by three to four percent within six weeks.

#18 Leuconostocs are traditionally found in association with plant matter, fermenting vegetables, milk, dairy products, and wines and meats. Leuconostocs were first isolated in 1878 by Cienkowski. Leuconostoc usually nonpathogenic acid-tolerant organisms with optimal temperature 18 and 25°C, but the group is quite diverse. For example, L.carnosum is an anaerobic bacterium found in spoiled, packaged meat. Optimal temperature for the organism is 2°C. L.carnosum able to inhibit growth of other (even closely related) bacteria. So, it may be used as biopreservative. Leuconostoc in general is important to fermentation of vegetables. 

#18A, B, C Leuconostoc mesenteroides –(Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp.cremoris, Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp.dextranicum, Leuconostoc mesenteroides subsp.mesenteroides). This probiotic is rarely found in supplements or other foods. Research is quite limited, but it is quite promising. This probiotic has been shown to stimulate the digestive immune system to fight pathogenic bacteria, and it is a more potent stimulant than Lactobacillius probiotics

#19 Pseudomonas putida – This is a very poorly researched bacteria, but it has shown interesting potential outside of being a probiotic. It is found commonly in soil, but any benefits it offers to humans isn’t very clear.

#20 Streptococcus thermophilu – Unlike some of the above species, this bacteria is a very common probiotic. It is well researched, and its benefits are quite impressive. It helps fight pathogens, reduce inflammation and has even been shown to help muscle recovery after exercise!

#21 Bifidobacterium bifidum is a bacterial species of the genus Bifidobacterium. B. bifidum is one of the most common probiotic bacteria that can be found in the body of mammals, including humans. 

#22...At the time of this writing, the Bifidobacterium genus comprised 51 species...

Bifidobacterium are Butyrate-producing colon bacterial species. 

Only a few butyrate-producing colon bacteria, encompassing Clostridium butyricum, Coprococcus eutactus, and Coprococcuscomes, are known to use a butyrate kinase to produce butyrate (Louis and Flint, 2009; Vital et al., 2014). 

Since decreased numbers of Bifidobacterium species and butyrate-producing bacterial species in the human colon have been reported in patients with diverse disorders and because the SCFAs produced by these species have beneficial effects, these bacteria are potential candidates to be stimulated in the colon to prevent and restore a disturbed gut homeostasis. The most prevalent strategies to stimulate bifidobacteria and butyrate-producing colon bacteria in the human colon involve the consumption of probiotics and prebiotics (Scott et al., 2015).

#23 Bacillus.subtilis

“Good" bacteria such as B.subtilis might help the body break down food, absorb nutrients, and fight off "bad" organisms that might cause diseases. These bacteria are sometimes added to fermented foods like yogurt and also found in dietary supplements.

People use B.subtilis for diarrhea from antibiotics. It is also used for athletic performance, eczema, constipation, indigestion, gas, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and many other conditions.

Produce gut-healthy postbiotics and metabolites, such as butyrate. 

The Bacillus family contains many important probiotic species, including bacillus coagulans, bacillus subtilis, and bacillus clausii— all of which show significant success in reducing digestive complaints. Bacillus subtilis in particular has been shown to help reduce symptoms of IBS and other gastrointestinal disorders, restore microbial balance in the gut, and reduce inflammation within the gastrointestinal tract. 

Historically, Bacillus species have been used for their antimicrobial effects and in the fermentation of foods. More recently, they’ve been used for many types of GI ailments, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), while healing underlying inflammation and disturbance in the gut microbiota. 

These mighty microbes have many gastrointestinal health benefits, primarily in their ability to combat the symptoms of IBS and other gut health condition

Since decreased numbers of Bifidobacterium species and butyrate-producing bacterial species in the human colon have been reported in patients with diverse disorders and because the SCFAs produced by these species have beneficial effects, these bacteria are potential candidates to be stimulated in the colon to prevent and restore a disturbed gut homeostasis. The most prevalent strategies to stimulate bifidobacteria and butyrate-producing colon bacteria in the human colon involve the consumption of probiotics and prebiotics (Scott et al., 2015).

(Under construction ... collecting information. There are so much more. Most kefir bacteria are poorly researched but often found in soil. This why people who walk barefooted on soil or work with plants generally have healthier immune system.)

Yeast strains in kefir:

In addition to the probiotic bacteria, a number of probiotic yeasts have also been found in keifr. Yeasts generally are less well researched than bacteria, but the current research does show some impressive probiotic potential.

A) Candida humilis – This yeasts specific probiotic properties are not well understood, but it is widely accepted to be a probiotic. It is commonly found in sourdough starters.

B) Kazachstania – Species of this yeast are thought to posses some probiotic properties, although there is little research on them.

C) Kluyveromyces marxianus – A well researched yeast. It helps protect the digestive system from infection,and has even been shown to fight cancer development.

D) Saccharomyces – Various strains of this yeast have been isolated from kefir. Many aren’t well researched, but there are some exceptions. Some strains of Saccharmoyces are used to treat IBS and similar disorders of the digestive system. 

E) Torula kefir as Saccharomyces kefir, two yeasts used to make kefir, ferment lactose into a small amount of alcohol and carbon dioxide, which is responsible for the carbonation.

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"Там, где есть лактобациллы, нет места патогенам. Никаких клостридий диффициле, никаких псевдомонад, никаких стрептококков: эти вредные бактерии не могут прижиться в организме, потому что их моментально атакуют лактобациллы. Последние относятся к группе молочнокислых бактерий, куда входят и виды, которые превращают молоко в простоквашу или йогурт. Молочная кислота (та, что придает свернувшемуся молоку кисловатый вкус) создает среду, враждебную для других бактерий, а лактобациллы к тому же вырабатывают собственные антибиотики. Выделяя эти белки – так называемые бактериоцины, – молочнокислые бактерии убивают патогены, соперничающие с ними за «кормушку» в прекрасном жилище – кишечнике "

From 10% Human: How Your Body's Microbes Hold the Key to Health and Happiness by Alanna Collen

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