So what are the kombucha health benefits I should know about?
Honestly, it would be pretty much impossible for kombucha to live up to every single health claim associated with it. found that the bubbly brew could help lower both cholesterol and blood sugar, researchers haven’t replicated these findings in humans yet. Still, if you break down all the components in the drink, you’re still looking at some pretty promising health benefits, says Samantha Nazareth, M.D., a gastroenterologist who practices in New York City.Like other fermented foods, such as kimchi and sauerkraut, kombucha contains, beneficial bacterial that have been linked to gut health, says Nazareth. Having the right balance of these microbes in your gut helps with immunity, digestion and balancing blood sugar.
Kombucha’s probiotics come from its sugar and the yeast in the SCOBY. Though they’re different than those you'll find in fermented cabbage, the benefit is likely similar, notes Nazareth.Since kombucha is made with green or black tea, it’s rich in polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals and repair damaged cells, says Nazareth.
When people first started drinking kombucha thousands of years ago, they took it as a shot, multiple times a day, says Nazareth. That was probably a good idea, considering the, drinking a lot of kombucha may lead to stomach upset.
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