The Neuroprotective Effect of Kefir on Spinal Cord Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Rats

Abstract

Our study revealed that kefir pretreatment in spinal cord ischemia/reperfusion reduced oxidative stress and neuronal degeneration as a neuroprotective agent. Ultrastructural studies are required in order for kefir to be developed as a promising therapeutic agent to be utilized for human spinal cord ischemia in the future.