Il Kombucha it is a fermented tea, consumed for thousands of years; not only does it have the same benefits of tea, it is also rich in Probiotics. Kombucha contains many antioxidants, eliminates harmful bacteria and can help fight various diseases.
Here are the 8 health benefits of kombucha:
Index
Source of probiotics
Kombucha is made by adding to black or green tea specific strains of bacteria, yeast and cup sugar left to ferment for a week or more.
During this fermentation process, yeasts and bacteria allow the production of acetic acid and other compounds that make the drink carbonated.
Colonies of lactic bacteria, which may have a probiotic function, improving the digestion, inflammatory processes e promoting weight loss.
Benefits of green tea
Green tea contains many compounds bioactive, like the polyphenols, which function as powerful antioxidants in our body.
Regularly drinking green tea drinks can increase the number of burned calories, reduce belly fat e improve blood sugar and levels of cholesterol.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants fight i free radicals, molecules that can damage cells. THE
Kombucha prepared with green tea appears to have antioxidant effects on the liver; drinking this beverage can reduce liver toxicity caused by toxic chemicals.
Elimination of bacteria
Acetic acid, produced during fermentation, is capable of killing many potentially harmful microorganisms; furthermore, kombucha appears to have strong antibacterial properties against the bacteria that cause infections and candida yeasts.
Heart disease
Kombucha can help reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol; tea helps protect good cholesterol particles from oxidation, which could contribute to heart disease.
Diabetes
The kombucha helps manage the 2 type diabetes affecting over 300 million people around the world. This drink reduces blood sugar levels and improves kidney function.
Cancer
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world; it is characterized by cell mutation and uncontrolled cell growth.
Test-tube studies have shown that kombucha helps prevent the growth and spread of cancer cells due to its high concentration of polyphenols and antioxidants.
Proper preparation
Kombucha is a probiotic-rich tea with potential health benefits; you can buy it in the shop or prepare it at home, but you have to be careful!
Contaminated or overfermented kombucha can cause serious health problems; it can also contain up to 3% alcohol. The safest option is to buy it ready, in store or online, checking that the alcohol percentage is below 0.5% and that there is no high added sugar content.
Studies on the effects of kombucha on humans are still limited, but there is ample evidence of the benefits of green tea and probiotics, both of which are found in kombucha.
It is good to approach the use of this drink with due precautions, consulting your doctor to get an opinion regarding your health conditions.
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