Is Kefir illegal or Advanced? The debate never seems to end in SCD community.
So let's review the information provided on BTVS Website.
Kefir is SCD illegal. http://btvc.webfactional.com/legal/detail/kefir/
However, Elaine provided more info explaining why kefir is illegal. http://btvc.webfactional.com/knowledge_base/detail/kefir/ “she feels that there is the chance of cross-reactivity between an already over stimulated immune system and yeast from kefir. She has said that kefir is OK for someone whose gut is well along the road to healing.” There is more info is provided in the link.
Elaine also left us more info about risks of consuming kefir " the lactose should be changed. But guess what into?? Alcohol! So have one on the house!" http://www.scdiet.net/healingcrow/HealingCrow/www.healingcrow.com/scdwisdom/LWscd/lwscd_41.html
It is hard to ignore that kefir has a much larger microbial diversity than SCD yogurt but kefir is not for everyone and can cause serve reactions but so can every other probiotic food when your gut is compromised in one way or another. Make sure you can tolerate SCD yogurt before giving kefir a try.