Re: is there a too much kefir?

[Guest guest]

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I asked this same question a few months back and Marilyn mentioned to

let bowel tolerance be the guide.

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> we just started with the kefir, and I'm wondering if I should limit how

> much myself and my children drink? I think I'm making it rather weak,

> as it's not really getting noticably thicker than the milk I started

> with (regular 2% from the store - we can't get organic besides ultra-

> pastueriezed, and i havent found a local source for raw in our new area

> yet). The grains seemed to multiply A LOT even after the first batch..

> so on the 2nd batch I used 3 cups milk, and they've grown even more in

> that 2nd batch. anyway, my son, who is almost 2 yrs old, really loves

> it! i've been putting it into the blender with some frozen fruit and a

> little raw honey, and a small scoop of flax seeds. My 3 year old and I

> each drink about 2-3 oz before we're sick of it but my son devours

> it. He drank a fully sippy cup of it and wanted more. I only have him

> another 1/2 cup and he was upset

> none of us have seen any adverse reactions that i've noticed - is that

> all we need to watch for? or is there really a point when there is too

> much, regardless if you notice any changes?

> related: we all eat yogurt daily as well, so I'm guessing this would

> add into the equation of how much is too much, if there is such a thing?

> thanks for any input!

> michelle

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