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First time drinking kefir and after a day or 2 i started feeling my stomach burning they say its cause its fighting the bacteria is this true?

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Dr. Mitchell Blass answered

Digestive enzymes: Some people also lack the enzymes to digest certain products. That could also be a potential cause of your discomfort.

Answered 2/13/2014

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A member asked:

First time drinking kefir and after a day or 2 i started feeling my stomach burning they say its cause its fighting the bacteria is this true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mitchell Blass answered

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