The origins of kombucha are shrouded in mystery and legend. Some say a Chinese inventor made it for the Emperor during the Qin dynasty (220 BC). The inventor dubbed the longevity elixir “The Tea of Immortality.” Others claim the use of kombucha could go as far back as ancient Egypt, when a healer created it for a Pharaoh. Either way, one thing is clear: Kombucha has been around for a long, long time.
Kombucha enthusiasts boast the many health benefits of this fermented tea, but no major clinical studies have been conducted on humans. This is most likely because kombucha cannot be controlled by the pharmaceutical industry. Researchers have conducted studies in test tubes and on rats that prove, if nothing else, that more research is needed.
Kombucha drinkers rave about the way they feel after drinking the tea. Kombucha is available in many different flavors, and you can buy it at most grocery and health food stores. You can also brew your own, but nutritionists recommend the over-the-counter versions. Grab a bottle and judge for yourself.
Probiotics
The fermentation process used to make kombucha creates vinegar, acidic compounds, and lots of probiotics within the tea. Probiotics are great for digestion, joint inflammation, and even weight loss. Some kombucha drinkers have even used the tea to replace acid-reflux inhibitors, such as Zantac or Prilosec. Bottom line—it’s good for your tummy.
Antioxidants
When made with green tea instead of black, kombucha is especially high in antioxidants, which fight free radicals in your body. Free radicals attack the digestive system and cause havoc in their wake. Kombucha battles against free radicals and helps to restore balance and a happy tummy.
Detoxification
Researchers found that the antioxidants in kombucha have a positive effect on liver toxicity. In studies conducted on laboratory rats, researchers found that drinking kombucha lowered liver toxicity by up to 70 percent.
Energy
Kombucha contains some caffeine, although not even close to the amount found in coffee or tea. It also provides B vitamins, but it’s the iron that creates the big energy boost kombucha drinkers rave about. The iron amps up the hemoglobin levels in the blood, which improves the oxygen distribution to the tissues of your body and makes you feel more energetic naturally.
Immune Boost
The probiotics and antioxidants in kombucha also strengthen your immune system and help it fight of common illnesses. Kombucha tea is also packed with polyphenols and acetic acids, which work as antibacterial agents and rid your body of harmful toxins.
Cancer
Scientists have conducted test-tube studies focused on the high levels of polyphenols and antioxidants in Kombucha. These studies show how polyphenols work against gene mutation and growth while attacking cancer cells. More research is certainly needed, but stories of cancer survivors who drink kombucha are persuasive anecdotal evidence, to say the least.
GT Dave (a leading Kombucha distributor) started bottling kombucha at the age of 15. He believes that daily consumption of this ancient tea is the reason his mother’s cancer never metastasized. GT started bottling kombucha because he wanted the world to have access to its healing properties.
Science still has a long way to go toward proving the worth of kombucha on paper, but that’s not going to stop people from drinking it or boasting about how they feel after their daily serving. Give kombucha a try and find out if it works for you.
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[Source: Authoritynutrition.com, DrAxe.com, Health.com, Kombuchakamp.com, Synergydrinks.com, WebMD.com]
