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In regards to cystic fibrosis, can kefir help the disease?
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Possibly...: There are some studies to suggest that probiotics can have a positive effect on the immune system and may help CF patients fend off infections. Your CF doctor should be able to give you more info. See http://cfcenter.Stanford.Edu/services/nutrition.Html.
Answered 6/10/2014
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