@article{2017,title={THE ROLE OF KEFIR AS A PROBIOTIC DAIRY PRODUCTS IN HEALTHY DIETING},abstractNode={Kefir is an important member of the probiotics, which are the subgroup of functional foods. It is a fermented milk product and contains useful bacteria and yeasts. Kefir is rich in Vitamin B1, B12, calcium, amino acids, folic acid and Vitamin K. It is a good source of phosphorus and biotin. In studies which have were conducted by using kefir-added diets, it was reported that there were anti-carcinogenic, anti-bacterial, immunologic, hypocholesterolemic, gastrointestinal and metabolic benefits. Dietary regulation of food intake by dairy products and their component has the potential to contribute to the prevention and management of the obesity pandemic. In addition to these effects, kefir can be consumed by people of all ages in terms of containing various nutritional and growth factors. High nutritional values and health benefits of kefir are numerous; therefore it is recommended to consume for premature infants, young children, pregnant and nursing women, patient, old people and lactase deficiency i},author={Bircan ULAŞ KADIOĞLU},year={2017},journal={The Journal of Academic Social Science}}