Benefits
Kombucha tea is a source of a wide range of bioactive components that are digested, absorbed and metabolized by the body, which exert their effects at cellular level. The analyzes concluded that kombucha contains: amino acids, beneficial yeasts, bacteria, enzymes, vitamin B, vitamin B6, gluconic acid, lactic acid, acetic acid and saccharic acid.
The effects of kombucha consumption were described by researchers Dufresne & Farnworth 2000. According their conclusion, drinking kombucha:
- Detoxifies the blood
- Reduces cholesterol level
- Reduces atherosclerosis by regeneration of cell walls
- Reduces blood pressure
- Reduces inflammatory problems
- Alleviates arthritis, rheumatism, and gout symptoms
- Promotes liver functions
- Normalizes intestinal activity, balance intestinal flora, cure hemorrhoids
- Reduces obesity and regulate appetite
- Prevents/heals bladder infection and reduce kidney calcification
- Stimulates glandular systems
- Protects against diabetes
- Increases body resistance to cancer
- Has an antibiotic effect against bacteria, viruses, and yeasts
- Enhances the immune system and stimulate interferon production
- Relieves bronchitis and asthma
- Reduces menstrual disorders and menopausal hot flashes
- Improves hair, skin, and nail health
- Reduces an alcoholic’s craving for alcohol
- Reduces stress and nervous disturbances, and insomnia
- Relieves headaches
- Improves eyesight
- Counteracts aging
- Enhances general metabolism
