Benefits of Kombucha

Kombucha is considered a healing drink because of its many therapeutic qualities. Kombucha is fermented when both sugar and black or green teas are added to it, causing different microorganisms like bacteria and yeast to join together. This process is the source of Kombucha Tea--a bittersweet, fermented liquid that is depicted as tasting similar to wine. Kombucha Tea has been used for thousands of years around the world because of the various benefits it can have on your health.

Features

• Depending on how it's cultured, Kombucha Tea can be full of components like vinegar, B vitamins, butyric acid, gluconic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, oxalic acid, usnic acid and glucuronic acid.

Effects

• The above components give Kombucha Tea numerous health properties, promoting anti-microbial activity, helping the body rid itself of harmful bacteria and enhancing the immune system.

Benefits

• Kombucha Tea is thought to be effective in lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, helping stabilize blood glucose levels, boosting energy, softening veins, stimulating the glandular system, improving digestion, increasing the circulatory system, cleansing the gallbladder and accelerating the body's overall healing process.

Additional Advantages

• The tea's properties may also boost the overall quality of skin, hair, teeth and actually decrease levels of anxiety.

Potential

• Although not yet scientifically proven, some health practitioners consider Kombucha Tea to be effective in specific illnesses such as: cancer, multiple sclerosis, bronchitis, irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, gout, insomnia, diabetes, kidney/prostate/liver disorders, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, hypoglycemia, edemas, migraines and cataracts.

Considerations

• As with any other medication or remedy, various side effects can occur, so it's best to consult your doctor prior to using Kombucha Tea. There are millions of brewers that manufacture the tea and it can be purchased at a health food or specialty store as well as online.