Some say it is a nice alternative to soft drinks or alcohol, but it is also praised for its healing powers: kombucha. It would do wonders for digestion and intestinal function, but is that really the case?
Is kombucha really that good for your intestines?
There is a good chance that you have already seen the drink kombucha on the menu of a hip place. It is becoming increasingly popular. Kombucha is a fermented drink made by combining sugar and tea with a culture of bacteria and yeast. The drink must then ferment for a while and this provides the characteristic effervescent, sour and characteristic taste. It should be extremely good for your intestines.
It all starts with a ‘fungus’. Not a mushroom but a mixture in which the micro-organisms yeast and acetic acid bacteria work together. If you feed this mix with sugar and tea, you have the basis for kombucha. This must then ferment for ten to thirty days in a covered jar with a lid (so that oxygen can reach it). The jar is not completely airtight, so the ‘bad’ bacteria can find their way out.
These are the benefits of kombucha
Kombucha contains probiotics, these are the ‘good’ bacteria. Support these bacteria according to research healthy digestion so that nutrients are better absorbed and ‘bad’ bacteria are broken down. The intestinal flora is, as it were, supplemented with bacteria which improves intestinal function.
In addition to healthy intestinal flora, kombucha also contains antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that could help the immune system. So nice in winter!
Disclaimer: With so many benefits, it’s tempting to down a bottle of kombucha every day. But experts say that is not the best idea. It US Center for Disease Control recommends drinking less than 350 milliliters of kombucha per day. According to from Mayo Clinic Too much kombucha can lead to stomach complaints, infections and allergic reactions. Moreover, kombucha is made with sugar, so you get a good dose if you drink a (standard) bottle of 500 milliliters.
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2024-01-03 15:39:52
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