Please check with your health care provider about fermented/probiotic food use

Should I keep inner-eco kefir refrigerated?
Yes. inner-eco kefir MUST BE REFRIGERATED in the bottle. Once the bottle is warmed or reaches room temperature, it will continue to build up unnecessary pressure. NEVER leave the bottle unrefrigerated (ie in the car or even in your home), the bottle must be kept cold at all times. However it is recommended to drink inner-eco kefir at room temperature once it is out of the bottle.

How do I receive optimal benefits from inner-eco kefir?
First of all, keep inner-eco refrigerated and DO NOT SHAKE before consuming. Drink kefir daily, on an empty stomach, and wait 20-30 minutes before eating for optimal benefits. (First thing in the morning or just before bedtime is ideal.) Allow it to reach room temperature before drinking, so the cultures can activate when they reach your mouth.

Who should drink inner-eco kefir?
Everyone, including the elderly, can benefit from our kefir. We do have young children drink our kefir. Always check with your child's doctor first.

How much should I drink and can I drink too much inner-eco kefir?
Start slowly with 1-2 ounces, gradually increasing to 4 ounces per day. If you drink the flavored versions, you can drink up to 8 ounces per day. Children should start with 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) of Super Strength, or up to 4 ounces of flavored.

We advise in drinking inner-eco in moderation. You can have too much of a good thing.

What cultures are in inner-eco kefir and benefits of each culture?
Our kefir contains the following beneficial cultures. They specifically aid in digestion and also function to promote the destruction of the bad yeast commonly found in our system.  These cultures also have the ability to colonize in the intestinal track with regular consumption.  

• Lactococcus lactis
• Lactococcus cremoris
• Lactococcus diacetylactis
• Leuconostoc cremoris
• Lactobacillus kefyr
• Kluyveromyces
• Saccaromyces

What are the benefits of the kefir grain?
Kefir is not a supplement, drug, or medicine. It is a living food that helps the body to find (or regain) its natural balance in the body, which promotes overall well being. Just like regular exercise, kefir is something that should be incorporated into everyone's diet. When the body is healthier, its natural defenses are stronger. To learn more, we recommend using a search engine to find more information about the health benefits of kefir.

When should I drink more inner-eco kefir?
During times of stress, loss of sleep, upset stomach and alcohol consumption, increase your intake of inner-eco, even if taking antibiotics.

Should I take inner-eco kefir if I am on antibotics?
Absolutely! inner-eco kefir may help replace the good cultures that antibiotics destroy!

inner-eco is a fermented product. Does it contain alcohol?
We have tested our kefir to determine there is an undetectable amount of alcohol per serving.

Where does inner-eco's unique tangy taste come from?
Because inner-eco kefir is a cultured drink, many of the natural sugars of the coconut juice are consumed by the microorganisms. This leaves a low-in-sugar, tart tangy taste, with a hint of refreshing carbonation.

How is inner-eco kefir different than yogurt?
Our coconut water-based inner-eco kefir is a living food. Yogurt contains cultures that are injected, not naturally occurring, which means they don't have the ability to repopulate.

Inner-eco is preservative free. Is it safe to drink?
Yes! Because inner-eco kefir is grown in water, it hasn't been exposed to contaminates in the soil. The cultures in kefir have anti-bacterial properties—they have the ability to prevent and destroy unfavorable microbial growth. The kefir culture is a natural preservative. We do extensive quality control testing on every batch to ensure inner-eco kefir meets the highest possible standards.

Why is inner-eco kefir carbonated?
The carbonation, or natural effervescence, in inner-eco is a natural result of its fermentation, and it varies in intensity from batch to batch—some will have more "fizz" than others. This doesn't, in any way, affect its quality. Due to the natural effervescence of the product never shake before opening.

Why is inner-eco kefir in an amber bottle and what are the floating particles in the bottle?
inner-eco kefir is a living food. We package it in an amber bottle to preserve the life of the light-sensitive organisms. The "floaties" you may see are bits of beneficial cultures. Drink them up! They're good for you! To get more servings from your empty bottle, add a small amount of water and shake to loosen the good cultures resting on the bottom of the bottle.

How is inner-eco kefir different than other kefirs on the market?
We make our kefir with freshly harvested young green coconut water. This ensures the vital nutrients of the coconut are naturally preserved. In fact, inner-eco is the first naturally vegan, dairy-free, coconut water-based kefir in brick-and-mortar locations. It has also been tested to have trillions of cultures per ounce. Each bottle contains the juice of almost two coconuts!

Can inner-eco be diluted or mixed?
Absolutely! You can enjoy its unique flavor alone, or blend it into juice or smoothies for a probiotic punch. Serve either cold or at room temperature, but don't mix inner-eco with hot beverages—the heat will kill the living organisms.

What is coconut water?
Coconut water is the liquid found inside a young green coconut (approximately 6 months of age). In many parts of the world, it is not only a refreshing beverage, but also a health tonic that not only satisfies thirst, but energizes the body and brings a sense of wellbeing and renewed health.

What are the benefits of coconut water?
Coconut water is hundreds of times more hydrating than water and naturally refreshing. The electrolyte content in coconut water is essentially the same as those found in human blood. In other countries coconut water is used to treat illnesses successfully. In the past coconut water has been used successfully when administered intravenously through an IV. Learn more about the benefits of coconut water in the book, Coconut Water, Dr. Bruce Fife. Coconut water is relatively low in sodium and rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, and enzymes, including magnesium, calcium, and potassium. 1 /8oz cup of coconut water has more potassium than a banana. It also contains the trace elements zinc, selenium, iodine, sulfur, manganese, boron, molybdenum, and others.

Is inner-eco kefir good to drink if I am pregnant or nursing?
When pregnant or nursing, always check with your physician before introducing anything new into your diet. Our customers who are pregnant and nursing have told us inner-eco alleviates constipation issues, provides energy, and even helps clear up acne and due to hormonal changes. In many tropical countries, the first food an infant receives is coconut water and the meat from the young green coconut.

Can inner-eco kefir help me with constipation?
Yes! And because it helps to balance the flora in the intestines, inner-eco can aid in relieving diarrhea as well. Is inner-eco kefir the premium sports drink? In the tropics where dehydration is a problem, coconut water is far more effective in relieving dehydrating systems than fruit juices and water. Ordinary water is not as effective in treating severe dehydration, because coconut water's chemical composition is able to rehydrate the body and give it the strength and energy it needs.

Is drinking inner-eco kefir better than taking a probiotic pill?
It can be. While capsules contain some healthy bacteria, inner-eco kefir contains trillions of cultures that are in a continuous stage of growing and thriving. It is called a living food, and as such, has the ability to colonize and become established in the intestine. Because the beneficial cultures are already thriving in the coconut water, they can more readily repopulate in your digestive tract than the dried probiotics in capsule form.

Where do you get the coconuts?
We import our coconuts from Thailand.

What do you do with the leftover coconut meat/husks?
We donate the unused coconuts to the animals at the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Hudson, Colorado. It is a wonderful non-profit organization that rescues large wild animals from homes and other environments they don't belong in. The bears and tigers love the coconut meat. The husks are dried and mulched and used by landscape companies for gardens and as a soil additive. Organic composting facilities also are using the husks for composting to make nourishing soil and burn for fuel. Small companies are using the meat for their own coconut products.  Let us know if you would be interested in these coconuts.

Where do you buy the kefir cultures?
The cultures come from Germany.

How do you bottle it?
At the production site we bottle inner-eco in a recyclable, amber glass bottle. This environment assists in keeping the light sensitive organisms alive and assists in our high probiotic counts.