HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN KOMBUCHA:
https://food52.com/drinks/non-alcoholic/27977-how-to-make-kombucha-at-home
I’ve never tried kombucha and this description is not inspiring me: “...the gelatinous starter, rich in microbes, found floating near the surface of the fermented liquid.”
As with anything, drink in moderation. Probably no more than a bottle/day. In addition to changing one’s lifestyle.
what does kombucha have that sour kraut and kefir don’t have.
also, how do you minimize the sugar in kombucha? (maybe it should be seeded with honey instead of sugar?)
You’d think they could easily put the goo into a pill.
Plain milk yogurt has same benefits.
However, for years the two of us were on prescription acid reducers and still frequently waking up needing Tums or similar for heartburn.
Started taking about 4-6 ounces of kombucha each day over three years ago. Quite taking the prescription meds at same time. Only two or three mild episodes in three years for both of us.
Got several friends and family members with similar issues to try it. Same success.
Not a biologist. Can’t explain how it works exactly to manage stomach acid. But, it was and is a spectacular success for us.
We’ve found the GTS and Synergy brands both most effective and best tasting. It is an acquired taste. A bit like apple cider vinegar.
BTTT!!!
That’s interesting. I will look for it at my local Asian store.
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.