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Healthy Lifestyle Tip ~ Is Kombucha Healthy?

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What does the research say about kombucha tea?

According to Mayo Clinic, “Kombucha tea is a fermented drink made with tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast. To make the drink, bacteria and yeast must first grow together to form a culture. The culture is added to the sugar and tea. Then the mix is allowed to ferment. The end result is a liquid that has vinegar, B vitamins and many other types of acids, including amino acids. Supporters claim that kombucha tea helps prevent and treat health conditions, from blood pressure to cancer. There is limited data on kombucha tea. A small amount of research suggests that kombucha tea may give benefits similar to probiotic supplements. For example, some research suggests kombucha tea may support a healthy immune system and prevent constipation. But there are few valid medical studies of kombucha tea’s role in human health.

Health Tip of the Day ~ Should You be Drinking Kombucha?

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Kombucha has Promising Health Benefits

Kombucha is a fermented tea that’s fizzy, tart, and flavorful. It’s made from either green or black tea and offers these drinks’ potent health-promoting properties.Animal studies suggest that drinking kombucha may help protect the liver from damage caused by exposure to harmful chemicals. Plus, test-tube studies have found that kombucha may help induce cancer cell death and prevent the spread of cancer cells. Some animal studies have even found that kombucha may help decrease blood sugar, triglyceride, and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Kombucha’s antioxidant content is thought to be responsible for many of its possible positive effects.

Although these results are promising, further human research is needed. Thanks to its rising popularity, kombucha can be found at most major grocery stores. But be sure to read the nutrition label and ingredients so you know what’s in the bottle. Many kombucha drinks are high in added sugar, and others may contain sugar substitutes such as sugar alcohols, which some people may prefer to avoid. You can make kombucha at home, but it should be prepared carefully to prevent contamination or over fermentation.

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