Kefir is a mesophilic culture, that ferments at room temperature therefore not require to be heated.
Kefir has 12-34 type of probiotic strains
Probiotics inside Kefir milk can attach with the linings of gut, and also colonize there for healthy digestion.
Kefir probiotics are aggressive against gut pathogens.
Kefir grains produces tangy milk that is thinner than yogurt, but there are ways, will get you even thicker kefir. Its upto on consumer's choice.
Yogurt
Yogurt is mainly distinct with with either thermophilic and mesophilic cultures, Thermophilic culture needs a certain temperate to ferment.
Yogurt has 2-4 type of probiotic strains
Yogurt has transient bacteria, which helps you have clean gut.
Yogurt provides rich food to gut . it makes your gut microbiome stronger.
Yogurt has thick consistency
Which one is better?
Flora in our gut has a delicate balance. Research suggests that consuming probiotic foods like kefir milk and yogurt can help restore balance and fight against gastrointestinal diseases.
Kefir Milk has 4X times more probiotics than yogurt, drinking it after taking antibiotics will be beneficial for gut. The probiotic compounds helps to restore the lost flora that fight against pathogens.