Kombucha - What are the Health Benefits?

Kombucha is a fermented beverage made with tea, sugar, healthy bacteria and yeast. Although it's sometimes referred to as kombucha mushroom tea, kombucha is not a fungus. Kombucha is a colony of bacteria and yeast. Kombucha tea is made by adding the colony to sugar and tea, and allowing the mix to ferment. The resulting liquid contains vinegar, B vitamins and a number of other compounds that people associate with wellness. Kombucha tea has been brewed for thousands of years by both ancient and modern humans.

What are the Main Benefits People Look For in Kombucha?

Kombucha is potentially a source of probiotics, or healthy gut bacteria. Fermented foods such as yogurts, sauerkraut and kefir all contain live micro-organisms. As kombucha is the product of fermentation, a number of probiotic microbes are produced. At specific concentrations, these probiotic bacteria may help to balance levels of bacteria in the gut and support digestion. However, to date, there have not been enough studies to confirm whether kombucha contains adequate amounts of these beneficial bacteria to be considered a meaningful probiotic source. Many of the kombucha teas sold in the grocery store contain additional probiotics as an ingredient. The amounts and strains of probiotic microbes will vary depending on differing factors, including how the kombucha is made and its fermentation time. Kombucha may also support your metabolism. Many of us are looking for new ways to shed a few pounds, so we will likely consider anything that may help jump-start our metabolism. Kombucha is not a miracle weight loss drink. But thanks to the epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) found in the green tea of many types of kombucha, it may be one way to support your metabolism. EGCG is a catechin, a compound found in green tea. According to a scientific study, catechins have been studied for their potential to support metabolic rates in adults. But existing studies on the topic are limited, and the authors of the review note that more research is needed to know the true effects of EGCG on metabolism.

Kombucha and Inflammation

Chronic inflammation is a factor in just about every health condition, including arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, allergies, and respiratory illnesses. Kombucha isn’t a substitute for medical care, but the drink may complement your diet, lifestyle choices, and supplement routine. This is because the teas used to make kombucha contain polyphenols, which are antioxidants studied for their role in supporting a healthy inflammatory response. There’s also a growing belief in the scientific community that eating gut-friendly foods may support a healthy inflammatory response in the intestinal tract. Kombucha may be helpful in this regard. Inflammation is at the root of some gastrointestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel diseases. Research also suggests that inflammation may contribute to irritable bowel syndrome. This inflammation may be the result of an imbalance of good and bad bacteria in the gut, known as gut dysbiosis. The idea is that when bad bacteria overtake the good, this triggers an immune system response, and it’s this response that leads to inflammation.

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