Kombucha is a fermented drink, slightly alcoholic, refreshing and slightly carbonated, made with black or green tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast. Kombucha has existed for thousands of years and it has numerous health benefits for gut, liver, heart, alleviates depression symptoms and helps with weight loss.
Kombucha fermentation process is produced by a thick rubbery mushroom-like cloudy mass, which is actually a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast also known as SCOBY.
During the fermentation process, the yeast in the SCOBY consumes the sugar in the tea and releases probiotic bacteria and producing a carbonated effect after fermentation, hence the fizzy taste.
There are many potential health benefits of Kombucha, but it is important to acknowledge that research is ongoing and not all benefits have been proven in studies with human participants.
If it is made properly or purchased in the stores, Kombucha is a drink rich in probiotics, anti-inflammatory and safe to consume as part of a healthful diet.
Here are few Kombucha benefits:
- Liver detoxification (High in Saccharic acid which reduces liver toxicity caused by toxic chemicals)
- Improves pancreas function
- Helps to manage type 2 diabetes
- Increases energy
- Improves digestion
- Improves immune system
- Improves mood (reduces anxiety, stress and depression)
- Reduces Candida growth
- Helps with nutrient assimilation
- Helps with weight loss
- Protects against cancer
- Reduces heart disease risk
- Improves joint function
- May help ease irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Treats diarrhea and constipation
- Prevents infections
- Helps to reduce cholesterol levels
- Reduces arthritic pain
- Reduces Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Alleviates Insomnia
- Increases skin elasticity and softens wrinkles and scarring
- Reduces muscular aches and pains
- Helps with skin problems such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, topical ulcers, rashes, warts, fungal infections
- …and tons of other benefits
