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Can i eat fermented foods like kefir with an alcohol content while on an ssri antidepressant?
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Yes: Fermented foods contain an amine called tyramine which can cause your blood pressure to elevate significantly. However this usually occurs when you take monoamine oxidase inhibitors (anotherclass of antidepressants) and ingest tyramine. If you plan to consume fermented foods on a regular basis it would be wise to monitor your BP and to consult your physician.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Kefir: The alcohol content in one cup of low-fat milk kefir is about 0.48%. That should be ok.
Answered 11/28/2018
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