Short Term Effects of Probiotics in the Human Micro-vascular Physiology

Following confirmation of eligibility and the provision of informed consent, recruited participants were provided with a 4-week supply of kefir (Live Kefir Company, Pontefract, UK) being instructed to consume 150ml of Kefir per day for the whole 4-week period. No break periods of kefir consumption were offered to any of the participants. In addition, they were instructed to not change their usual dietary habits and exercise routine for the study duration.