In the market, there is a great offer of products that promise to help in the path of losing weight and, for those who have problems with glucose, to stabilize it. However, one of the products that is not much talked about, but that could help in all of the above, is a beverage a millenary drink that would have been created in China more than 2,000 years ago.
Also known as the “tea of immortality”, the kombucha is gaining increasing popularity among consumers. In particular, that this drink has the ability to help adults with diabetes to bring your blood sugar levels back to normal and strengthen your immune system.
And while it doesn’t replace a doctor’s treatment, its consumption (previously discussed with a specialist if you have diabetes or another condition) could have several positive effects on health.
Kombucha is a fermented tea. and, in most preparations, comprises tea (black or green), sugar, flavorings, and a culture of bacteria and yeast.
Its flavor is bittersweet and has a bit of effervescence. But it can vary according to the fermentation time: the shorter the time, the sweeter it will be, although the sour taste always prevails.
Also, in the market, kombuchas usually have fruit flavors, so it is likely that when you open a bottle, Will have the smell of the selected fruit, but also a bit of vinegar. As long as the smell is not that strong, it is completely normal.
According to a study – published in Science Direct – looking at the health effects of kombucha, the authors found that. the drink contains B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12), C, D, E and K, enzymes that can aid in digestion and minerals such as iron, potassium, zinc, manganese, copper, calcium and magnesium.
Being a fermented product, kombucha would also have probiotics -similar to supplements- that help the stomach, intestines and immune system.
Also, the literature on kombucha indicates that it may have the following health effects:
- Antimicrobial benefits, liver and gastrointestinal functions.
- Immune system enhancement.
- Digestion benefits.
- Promotes detoxification.
- It is antioxidant.
- Prevents the formation of tumors.
- Helps in the fight against diabetes, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases.
- Helps the central nervous system to function better.
Despite this, lhe authors of the research highlight that most of the studies have been carried out on animals, so there is still a lack of evidence to be clear whether these effects could be extrapolated to human consumption.
In parallel, some people have reported stomach upset or even allergic reactions after taking kombucha.
Thus, specialists recommend consuming it only if it comes from a reliable place, avoiding making it at home (because of the danger of harmful bacteria growing in the drink) and that pregnant women or women with immune systems refrain from trying it.
