kombucha

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Kombucha

Kombucha is a type of fermented tea that has been consumed for thousands of years. It is rich in beneficial probiotics and contains a high amount of antioxidants. Kombucha is produced by fermenting tea using a 'symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast' (SCOBY).

Category
Fermented foods
Molecular Formula
Not applicable
Mechanism of Action
The antioxidants and probiotics in kombucha can promote general health by enhancing gut health. Probiotics provide your gut with healthy bacteria. These bacteria can improve many aspects of health, including digestion, inflammation, and weight loss.
Evidence Grade
C

Other Names

  • Manchurian tea
  • Kombucha Mushroom
  • Tea Fungus

Primary Benefits

  • Gut health improvement
  • Potential weight loss aid
  • May provide the benefits of green tea
  • Contains antioxidants

Recommended Dosage

Adults 4-8 ounces per day
Children Not recommended for children under 12

Side Effects

  • Stomach upset
  • Allergic reactions
  • Risk of over-fermentation causing alcohol content to rise

Precautions

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult with a healthcare professional before consuming
  • Individuals with weakened immune systems or other medical conditions should consult a healthcare professional before consuming

Interactions

  • May interact with immunosuppressant drugs
  • May interact with insulin or other diabetes medications

Key References

  • Ernst E. (2003). Kombucha: a systematic review of the clinical evidence. British Journal of General Practice.
  • Vīna I, Semjonovs P, Linde R, Deniņa I. (2014). Current evidence on physiological activity and expected health effects of kombucha fermented beverage. Journal of Medicinal Food.
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“butternut squash and kombucha we're not talking about uh you know tater tots and flour products and sugary things and all kinds of artificial processed crap type of whole foods okay so your fruits vegetables um non-glutenous grains we don't use glutinous grains at all we're using more like when we talk about grains we're talking about quinoa and millet and rice and you know like you'd kind of let's dip into a few things specifically that as somebody who's dabbled in sort of a plant first approach but never gone vegetarian or vegan um one i've always told people that fruit is nature's candy bar”

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“you can get more of a benefit from probiotic rich foods foods that have natural live microorganisms cafir kombucha Greek yogurt live yogurt which has strains um things like that you know or sauerkraut pickled vegetables these are more effective than supplements”

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“Yogurt, kafir, kombucha, kimchi, and sauerkraut. Those are the five main things. Low sugar fermented foods.”

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