Kefir - CISMeF

Preferred Label : Kefir;

NCIt synonyms : Kephir;

NCIt definition : A nutritional supplement composed of a fermented milk drink prepared by inoculating cow, goat, or sheep milk with kefir grains, with potential immunomodulating and probiotic activities. Upon oral administration of kefir, the kefir grains may stimulate the proliferation of beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This modulates the GI flora ecosystem, improves the functions of the intestinal barrier and protects against harmful viruses and bacteria. In addition, this prebiotic modulates the immune system and may inhibit inflammation.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1407889;

Details

Origin ID

C173982;

UMLS CUI

C0524649;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Kefir [MeSH Descriptor]
- Kefir [LOINC component]
- kefir [MeSH concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Food [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Kefir [MeSH Descriptor]
- kefir [MeSH concept]
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- CTRP Agent Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCI Drug Dictionary Terminology [NCIt concept]

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