WHAT IS KOMBUCHA TEA?

Kombucha is a fermented, lightly effervescent, sweeten black or green tea commonly consumed for its purported health benefits. Sometimes the beverage is called kombucha tea to distinguish it from the culture of bacteria and yeast. Kombucha usually add juice, spices, fruit or other flavorings to enhance the flavors of this drink. 

5 BENEFITS OF KOMBUCHA YOU NEED TO KNOW

Not only does it have the same health benefits as tea — it’s also rich in beneficial probiotics. Kombucha also contains antioxidants, can kill harmful bacteria and may help fight several diseases. Here are the top 5 health benefits of kombucha, based on scientific evidence.

1. Kombucha improve the benefits of green tea

Green Tea is one of the healthiest beverages on the planet.This is because green tea contains many bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, which function as powerful antioxidants in the body. Kombucha made from green tea contains many of the same plant compounds and presumably boasts some of the same benefits.

2. Kombucha contains antioxidants

Antioxidants are substances that fight free radicals, reactive molecules that can damage your cells. Many scientists believe that antioxidants from foods and beverages are better for your health than antioxidant supplements

Kombucha, especially when made with green tea, appears to have antioxidant effects in your liver. Rat studies consistently find that drinking kombucha regularly reduces liver toxicity caused by toxic chemicals, in some cases by at least 70%.

3. Kombucha can kill bacteria 

One of the main substances produced during the fermentation of kombucha is acetic acid, which is also abundant in vinegar. Like the polyphenols in tea, acetic acid is able to kill many potentially harmful microorganisms.

Kombucha made from black or green tea appears to have strong antibacterial properties, particularly against infection-causing bacteria and Candida yeasts. These antimicrobial effects suppress the growth of undesirable bacteria and yeasts, but they do not affect the beneficial, probiotic bacteria and yeasts involved in kombucha fermentation.

The health relevance of these antimicrobial properties is unclear.

4. Kombucha May Reduce Heart Disease Risk

Rat studies show that kombucha can greatly improve two markers of heart disease, “bad” LDL and “good” HDL cholesterol, in as few as 30 days.

Even more importantly, tea (especially green tea) protects LDL cholesterol particles from oxidation, which  contributes to heart disease. In fact, green tea drinkers have up to a 31% lower risk of developing heart disease, a benefit that may also apply to kombucha.

5. Kombucha Is Healthy When Made Properly

Kombucha is a probiotic-rich tea with many potential health benefits. You can make kombucha at home but be careful because it ‘s easily contaminated or over-fermented, 3% alcohol.

The safer option is to buy kombucha at a store or online. Commercial products are tasty and considered alcohol-free, as they must contain less than 0.5% alcohol. You can try WANA’s Kombucha Tea Drink with the low sugar added, rigorously tested and certified ISO, FDA, GMP, HACCP. 

Sources: Wikipedia & Healthline