Know More About Kombucha Tea

The Benefits and Risks of Kombucha 

INTRODUCTION:

Kombucha is a fermented drink (a type of vinegar).It is prepared using black tea or green tea as a base, cane sugar or honey as a sweetener and fermented by SCOBY (Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast). It is known for its health benefits as probiotic. It contains B vitamins, enzymes, acetic acid, gluconic acid and lactic acid.

PROPERTIES:

Kombucha acts as antioxidant, energy booster, immunity enhancer, detoxifying and metabolic stimulant. It is useful in cases of cancer, AIDS, low immunity, low libido, premature graying of hair, digestive disorders, obesity, and arthritis (joint pains). It provides support to the whole digestive system due to acidic content, enzymes, and probiotics.

Kombucha is a good probiotic supplement. It improves intestinal health. It increases immunity, improves digestive functions, prevents or reduces inflammatory bowel conditions, and helps to fight with food-borne diseases.

HEALING PEPTIC ULCER:

Due to its antioxidant property it can heal gastric ulcer. A study suggests it reduces gastric acid secretion and protects mucin content of the gastric membranes. The ulcer healing effect of Kombucha tea is as effective as omeprazole. (an antacid)

The study suggests it reduces gastric acid secretion, it can also help in hyperchlorhydria (abnormally increased gastric acid levels in the stomach) or hyperacidity. Therefore, it plays a role of gastroprotective as well. Thus, it can effectively reduce the symptoms of diseases including dyspepsia, indigestion, heartburn, GERD and peptic ulcers.

Kombucha Tea Side Effects:

There are no adverse effects of this drink when it is prepared under hygienic condition. Excess fermentation of Kombucha Tea can result into Acidosis. Its contamination with other bacterial or fungal strains can cause infections.