The findings, published in the Journal of Translational Medicine, suggest that supporting gut bacteria<\/a> may play an important role in immune and metabolic function.<\/p>\n Gut Imbalance May Be Driving America\u2019s Food Allergy Epidemic, Experts Warn<\/a><\/p>\n Kefir is a fermented milk drink similar to yogurt that contains live bacteria and yeast.<\/p>\n Drinking kefir and taking fiber together may help lower inflammation more effectively than omega-3 supplements.<\/p>\n (iStock)<\/p>\n When kefir was combined with prebiotic fiber, researchers observed a stronger effect. Prebiotic fiber feeds healthy bacteria in the gut, helping them grow and function more effectively, the study explained.<\/p>\n Read On The Fox News App<\/a><\/p>\n As those beneficial bacteria thrive, they produce natural substances that help calm inflammation in the body.<\/p>\n Click Here To Sign Up For Our Lifestyle Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n In the six-week study, people who took the kefir-and-fiber combination showed the biggest drop in markers linked to whole-body inflammation.<\/p>\n Those who took omega-3 supplements or fiber alone also improved, but not to the same degree, the study suggested.<\/p>\n Over six weeks, those taking kefir and fiber saw the largest drop in inflammation markers, while omega-3 or fiber alone produced smaller reductions.<\/p>\n “Our study shows that while all three dietary approaches reduced inflammation, the synbiotic \u2014 combining fermented kefir with a diverse prebiotic fiber mix \u2014 had the most powerful and wide-ranging effects,” said Amrita Vijay, a gut microbiome scientist who led the research.<\/p>\n Click Here For More Lifestyle Stories<\/a><\/p>\n The researchers measured systemic inflammatory markers<\/a>, which indicate inflammation occurring throughout the body.<\/p>\n Inflammation is a normal immune response, but chronic, low-level inflammation that persists over time has been linked to conditions such as heart disease and metabolic conditions, according to Cleveland Clinic.<\/p>\n Throughout the study, researchers monitored blood markers to track changes in whole-body inflammation.<\/p>\n The findings suggest that combining probiotics and prebiotics may provide broader support than relying on a single supplement.<\/p>\n Test Yourself With Our Latest Lifestyle Quiz<\/a><\/p>\n “This suggests that the interaction between gut microbes and dietary fiber may be key to supporting immune balance and metabolic health,” Vijay said.<\/p>\n![\"Close-up](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/9e83e311dcb153a30c4b91cf0ebff715.jpeg\"\/)
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