Kefir
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard Jun 2026 on Huberman Lab.
nutrition researchdigestive healthmetabolic wellness
The general take
Marie-Pierre St-Onge's research on kefir found it didn't live up to expectations—they tested it on men with mildly elevated cholesterol, reasoning that the probiotics and fermented properties might help, but two cups daily for a month showed no real benefit compared to regular milk.
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Marie-Pierre St-Onge💬 Mentioned
…studying fermented dairy products for cholesterol and metabolic health effects
“Kefir we studied because it was a fermented dairy product, probiotics. We figured, you know, maybe it will improve cholesterol synthesis based on its impact on short-chain fatty acids. We recruited men that had mildly elevated cholesterol levels. We gave them two cups per day versus just regular milk for a month. There was no effect.”
Huberman Lab — Eating for Better Sleep & Foods that Improve Metabolic Health | Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Ongeat 57:10
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