Kombucha is a fermented fizzy tea-based drink that contains live bacterial and fungal cultures. It's become popular in the UK and US more recently as an alternative type of soft drink, with health benefits.
Kombucha qualifies as an ancient concoction given a birthdate that includes B.C. It’s a fermented drink made from:
Kombucha offers a lot of health advantages.
Kombucha is loaded with antioxidants and polyphenols that work overtime to protect your body from damage. This can help limit chronic inflammation that can lead to health issues such as heart disease, cancer and arthritis.
Not all bacteria are bad. Want proof? Consider your gut. “Good” bacteria are essential for your gut microbiome to thrive — and fermented foods such as kombucha contain probiotics to help keep those levels high.
The nutritional resume of kombucha also includes hefty amounts of B vitamins, which are key to keeping your immune system humming along.
Could kombucha be a useful ally in the fight against cancer? Some research suggests that antioxidants found in the fermented tea could offer some protection against the disease.
Enzymes and acids in kombucha can assist your liver as it gets rid of undesired compounds in your body, says Smith. Some research even suggests kombucha may have potential as a therapeutic dietary supplement to combat fatty liver disease.
A healthy diet is key to protecting your heart — and there’s evidence that some sips of kombucha may benefit your ticker.
Studies show that kombucha can increase your “good” HDL cholesterol and decrease your “bad” LDL cholesterol.
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