After water, tea is the most consumed beverage worldwide. There are many ongoing studies associated with the benefits of drinking a variety of teas for their properties, such as polyphenols and amino acids. Here Michelle Simmons, Food.News, reflects on several reasons you should be drinking kombucha, according to a recent study:

 

“If you are looking for a healthy drink to add to your diet, try kombucha. It is a fermented sugar tea that contains a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts. This fermented beverage has been associated with many health benefits, such as reducing levels of cholesterol and blood pressure, preventing cancer, and improving the bodily functions, such as the liver, the immune system, and digestive system.

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In a review published in the CyTA – Journal of Food, researchers from the University of Monterrey in Mexico and the National Institute of Technology Rourkela in India evaluated the health benefits of kombucha and its compounds and metabolites.

Based on the data they have gathered, kombucha contains bacteria that belong to the genus Acetobacter and Gluconobacter, while the yeasts it contains belongs to the genus Saccharomyces. They also found that kombucha contains glucuronic acid and polyphenols. All these compounds, bacteria, and yeasts are the reason behind the health benefits of kombucha.

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The researchers found that the protective effect of kombucha against the development of cardiovascular diseases is primarily because of its polyphenol content that prevents the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, controls cholesterol metabolism, and inhibits high blood pressure by encouraging smooth muscle relaxation.

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The glucuronic acid content of kombucha also contributes to the elimination of chemical substances in the liver and its detoxification, which potentially improves liver functions.

With these findings, the researchers concluded that drinking kombucha tea provides many health benefits, such as heart disease prevention and liver function improvement.

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People who want to try kombucha must know that there are some risks to it. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those with a weakened immune system are advised to refrain from drinking kombucha. Some possible side effects of kombucha include stomach ache, nausea, and dizziness. Contaminated or over-fermented ones can also cause serious health problems.”

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