Posted on 04/09/2024 12:51:27 PM PDT by Red Badger
It may not be to everyone's taste, but kombucha tea may be able to deliver the benefits of fasting, without the hardest part – the fasting itself. Researchers found that when the yeasts and bacteria from the fermented, sweetened tea colonized the gut, they altered fat metabolism, without any other dietary changes, resulting in lower fat stores.
At the center of these findings is the flora found in kombucha tea's SCOBY (Symbiotic Cultures of Bacteria and Yeasts), the gelatinous starter, rich in microbes, found floating near the surface of the fermented liquid. The probiotic microbes, including species of Acetobacter, Lactobacillus and Komagataeibacter genera, have previously been linked to a range of positive health benefits including lowering blood pressure.
Now, researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have discovered how, in Caenorhabditis elegans, kombucha's microbes directly influence intestinal gene expression, particularly in those linked to fat metabolism. The introduced flora boosted the proteins needed to break down fat, while conversely they helped dial down the formation of proteins that help build the lipid (or fat) compounds known as triglycerides.
While triglycerides are the most common forms of fat circulating in the human body, and play an important role in energy storage and release, excess calorie intake can result in high levels of these lipids and drive comorbidities of obesity such as heart disease.
The changes in fat metabolism – the way specific proteins were dialed up and down, ultimately reducing fat stores – produced a cellular effect much like that of fasting. Here, however, no reduction or limiting of food intake was required.
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That’s interesting. I will look for it at my local Asian store.
“how do you minimize the sugar in kombucha?”
It’s my understanding that the sugar is provided for the microbes to feed on, and little is left in the finished product; labeling laws require them to list it as an ingredient.
Bkmk
What? You never had sex?
But, if I read the article correctly, that sludge is supposed to be the nutritious part. Did I read that wrong?
What is kombucha tea? Does it have any health benefits?
Answer From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.
Kombucha tea is a fermented drink made with tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast. To make the drink, bacteria and yeast must first grow together to form a culture. The culture is added to the sugar and tea. Then the mix is allowed to ferment. The end result is a liquid that has vinegar, B vitamins and many other types of acids, including amino acids.
Supporters claim that kombucha tea helps prevent and treat health conditions, from blood pressure to cancer. There is limited data on kombucha tea. A small amount of research suggests that kombucha tea may give benefits similar to probiotic supplements. For example, some research suggests kombucha tea may support a healthy immune system and prevent constipation.
But there are few valid medical studies of kombucha tea's role in human health. And there are risks to think about.
Kombucha tea has caused stomach upset, infections and allergic reactions in some people. Kombucha tea is often made (brewed) in homes under unclean conditions. This makes it likely that bad bacteria can grow.
Also, when the tea is made with ceramic pots that have lead in them, lead poisoning happens. The acids in the tea cause lead to leak from the ceramic glaze.
In short, there isn't enough proof that kombucha tea has the health benefits that some claim. At the same time, cases of harm have been reported. People who are pregnant or breastfeeding or who have weakened immune systems should avoid kombucha tea. Others may drink the tea if they like the taste, but only if it comes from a trusted source.
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Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.
I used to make it. Really tasty, but lots of sugar.
“Quite taking the prescription meds at same time”
Every time I’ve tried to stop the PPIs I’ve ended up in the ER (due to total inability to swallow). This was even with tapering and substituting all kinds of alternative treatments. Wish I could succeed at that.
Maybe I will try one of the brands you mention extremely cautiously.
One man’s sludge is another man’s treasure.
It’s pretty expensive to buy from the store... something like $3.50 for 16oz, and some of it’s been pasturized so it’s not the best for probiotics.
I bought GT’s kombucha original (it’s not flavored) and poured it into a gallon glass jar along with black caffeinated tea and let it sit for about three or four weeks. It should start to form a pellicle.
Continuous brew is great. After you get a good live brew, you can let it sit for a couple of weeks on a gallon, or 10 days on a half gallon before putting it in the fridge for drinking. Flavor it with whatever you like. (sprite, orange juice, strawberries, or water).
-The longer you let it ferment, the more acidic it gets. You don’t have to worry about your stomach acid killing the probiotics.
can you come to my house and make it for me? :)
thanks for the info....I’d like to do it
Lol! It’s a bit of a learning curve but not too hard.
-And just to be fair, I started drinking it for the health benefits, but now I’m pretty sure I’m addicted to it. :)
I started buying it in glass bottles at the supermarket four weeks ago.
It tastes like a fizzy fruit drink. It’s actually not that bad.
what have you noticed since starting, healthwise?
Gauging it for health is difficult but I think it’s helped me heal a little. —I guess I was looking for a way to try to detoxify. (Some people fast, and I tried that, went 4 and a half days on water... but I don’t know, I just wanted to feel better).
—I know the article’s about weight, and some have said it helped with that, but I guess you won’t know until you try. It’ll at least be a way to get good probiotics if nothing else.
what’s going on healthwise? I’ve been on quite the journey myself and believe that it’s all about the liver/gut. Get those working better and everything else has a chance to fall into place. Take HCL which is supplementing stomach acid, take enzymes, liver support like milk thistle, artichoke, dandelion...
How about probiotic whole milk yoghurt?
Of course it’s organic.
The only two you mentioned I haven’t taken are dandelion and artichoke. —To be honest I thought I could have leaky gut or candida. As far as liver/gut... I agree with you on that. And the longer you’ve been sick, the longer it takes to get better. I’ll be 58 in a couple of months so...
Anyway I’m staying with kombucha for the long haul. It’s one thing when the doctors can help you, something else when you have to do it on your own.
-And if you decide to give it a try, I wish you the best.
We could probably agree that the majority of doctors don’t necessarily help at all and they don’t make their goal healing; the main focus is essentially covering up symptoms.
Regarding leaky gut, I’m convinced that springs forth from low stomach acid, which most of us suffer from. In fact most have it but it manifests as high stomach acid, hence the off the charts buying of antacids.
Bottom line, keep your focus on the natural/supernatural (which is God’s PROMISE that we are already healed)
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