Guest guest Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 I added a teaspoon or two of VCO in my kefir once and loved it.. also added some pb but i didn't do it after that because i suddenly thought that maybe the antibacterial properties of the VCO could kill off the good bacteria in kefir. i'm hoping this isnt' so..and that VCO only kills off bad bacteria. Kefir is chock full of good bacteria which is why i drink it. Can i put VCO in there? I'll also ask the kefir group and let you know if i gain some insight on this. Vandana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 I have a similar question. I take my Kombucha along with my coconut oil. Same deal, good bacteria and fungus from my kombuch and great anti-fungal/bacterial effects for Coconut oil. Any help is truly appreciated. Grace Fung --------------------------------- Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 THere is even kefir made of coconut water and milk ( see Bruce Fife, " Coconut cures " ; THe antibacterial active substances in coconut oil are the monoglycerides and mainly the monolaurine, monoglyceride of lauric acid. These monoglycerides are obtained by breaking down the coconut oil triglycerides under the action of enzymes in the digestive tract, or enzymes present on the skin. I think that as long as the triglycerides are not transformed into monoglycerides, there is no risk for the bacteria (lactobacillus, Bifidus) making the kefir. However, I would like to get this idea confirmed by Dr Fife? s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 s, What you say is correct. Also, MCFA and monoglycerides do not kill all types of bacteria. Research shows that they do not harm friendly gut bacteria so it would be OK to combine coconut oil with cultured foods. Keep in mind that mother's milk contains MCFA and they do not kill friendly gut bacteria in infants. Bruce Re: VCO in kefir? THere is even kefir made of coconut water and milk ( see Bruce Fife, " Coconut cures " ; THe antibacterial active substances in coconut oil are the monoglycerides and mainly the monolaurine, monoglyceride of lauric acid. These monoglycerides are obtained by breaking down the coconut oil triglycerides under the action of enzymes in the digestive tract, or enzymes present on the skin. I think that as long as the triglycerides are not transformed into monoglycerides, there is no risk for the bacteria (lactobacillus, Bifidus) making the kefir. However, I would like to get this idea confirmed by Dr Fife? s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 When I finally get my coconut supply sorted out AND the grater i need I plan on using the juice for Kefir,its really good for you. If I live where I could green coconuts,I would get 'jelly' coconuts and use these with Kefir as well. What this does is use excess sugar and convert this to something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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