Kombucha, often known as ‘the elixir of immortality’, is a magical health drink that’s
entering the Indian market at a steady pace. The beverage is believed to have originated in China and then spread to Japan, Russia and the rest of the world.
It is a fizzy, sweet-and-sour drink made by fermenting tea. This means the beverage is prepared by allowing the drink to sit for a few weeks so that a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) gives Kombucha tea its unique characteristics.
Kombucha is significantly popular due to its wide range of health benefits. Better gut health, improved digestion, nutrition, and whatnot! Let’s take a look at all the benefits which are making Kombucha rise in the market as the new healthy, energy drink.
1. Pack of Probiotics
During the process of Kombucha making, a large amount of bacteria grows in the mixture. It includes various species of lactic acid bacteria, which is why this drink is believed to have a probiotic function.
Probiotics are a source of healthy bacteria that are good for your gut. These bacteria are believed to enhance your gut health, and digestion, improve inflammation and even help in weight loss. Therefore, adding beverages like this one to your diet can help improve your health in many ways.
2. Anti-fungal
Acetic acid is one of the by-products of fermentation. This, along with other compounds in black and green tea may reduce the growth of yeast and other undesirable bacteria, leading to an increase in beneficial strains.
3. May Provide Minerals and Vitamins
Kombucha has small amounts of vitamins and minerals, which develop during the fermentation process. The yeast breaks down the sugars including the B groups of vitamins such as B1, B6, B12, and Vitamin C. However, the levels may differ depending on the products.
4. Kombucha Contains Antioxidants
Kombucha’s base ingredient is green tea or black tea. Green tea is a source of polyphenols and antioxidants. These compounds can provide several health benefits, including reducing blood pressure, helping to lower cholesterol, increasing metabolic rate, and more.
5. Strengthen the Immune System
We know Kombucha for its gut-healthy benefits. This can also result in the improvement of the Immune System. Our digestive system and immune system are largely connected. So a positive impact on gut health directly affects our immune system positively too.
6. Helps with Digestion
The bacteria living in Kombucha can increase our ability to metabolise and digest food. It ultimately leads to improved digestion. A better metabolism of fat-degrading acids may also lead to gradual weight loss. This is one of the benefits of drinking kombucha.
Conclusion
Kombucha is considered a functional beverage due to its various health benefits. You can add this natural and nutritional drink to your diet.
