7 Benefits of Kombucha

1. Helps prevent a wide variety of diseases

While a lot of health claims for kombucha focus on the way it heals the gut (which, in itself, contributes to boosted immunity), there is also a fairly well-confirmed body of evidence that kombucha contains powerful antioxidants and can help to detoxify the body and protect against disease.

2. Supports a healthy gut

Naturally, the antioxidant prowess of this ancient tea counteracts free radicals that create mayhem in the digestive system. However, the greatest reason kombucha supports digestion is because of its high levels of beneficial acid, probiotics, amino acids and enzymes.

3. May help improve mental state

Kombucha doesn’t just help your digestion; it might be able to protect your mind, too. One way it can accomplish this is by the B vitamins it contains. B vitamins, particularly vitamin B12, are known to increase energy levels and contribute to overall mental wellbeing.

4. Beneficial for the lungs

A (probably) unexpected benefit of kombucha is its use as a potential treatment method for silicosis, a lung disease caused by repeated exposure to silica particles.

5. Powerful antibacterial agent

This one seems a little counterintuitive, doesn’t it? But it’s true – because of the type of bacteria found in kombucha, drinking the live cultures actually destroys bad bacteria responsible for infections.

6. Good for the cardiovascular system

Kombucha has been considered to be beneficial to the heart for some time, although research efforts in this area have been scarce. However, it seems clear that, in animal models, kombucha helps to lower triglyceride levels, as well as regulate cholesterol naturally. (21)

7. Helps maintain a healthy liver

Since the liver helps to filter and convert harmful compounds, it’s a vital component in digestion and overall health. The antioxidants in kombucha may protect the liver from oxidative stress and damage induced by acetaminophen overdose.

Ingredients:

Natural mineral water, raw cane sugar*, green tea*, herbs* (green mate leaves*, lime blossoms*, lemon verbena*, cornflower blossoms*, lemon balm*, spearmint*, stinging nettle herb*, woodruff*, elderberry blossoms*, raspberry leaves*, blackberry leaves*, licorice root*, marigold blossoms), black tea*, Kombucha culture, natural carbon dioxide

*Organic farming