Is kombucha really good for you, or does it fall short of the media hype? Discover the 5 health benefits of kombucha and make healthy choices today!
What is kombucha?
Kombucha is a mildly fizzy, fermented drink made from sweetened tea and a specific culture known as a ‘scoby’, short for a ‘symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts’. The bacteria and yeasts in the scoby convert the sugar into ethanol and acetic acid. The acetic acid is responsible for kombucha’s distinctive sour taste.
1. Probiotics
The fermentation makes probiotics, which provide your gut with healthy bacteria to improve digestion and decrease inflammation.
2. Anti Oxidants
Kombucha is rich in antioxidants, which help to protect your cells from free radicals that can cause damage.
3. B Vitamins
Kombucha drink contains B vitamins, the building block of a healthy body. B Vitamins maintain the health of cells and nerves, boosts energy levels, support a healthy brain, and even improve your mood.
4. Green Tea
Kombucha made with green tea offers the tea many nutritional benefits, including improved brain function, a metabolism boost, and antioxidants.
5. Anti Bacterial
The Acetic acid from fermentation can kill harmful bacteria and yeasts.
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