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Most kombucha contains live yeast and bacteria, though some commercial products are pasteurized or filtered to eliminate those microbes, making it more shelf stable, said Justin Sonnenburg, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Stanford.
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Most kombucha contains live yeast and bacteria some are pasteurized or filtered according to Justin Sonnenburg.
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Justin Sonnenburg
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News Article
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{
    "food": "kombucha",
    "person": "Justin Sonnenburg",
    "microbes": [
        "yeast",
        "bacteria"
    ],
    "processing": [
        "pasteurized",
        "filtered"
    ],
    "university": "Stanford"
}
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Science Nutrition
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Created
September 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM (5 days ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM (5 days ago)

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Kombucha's health benefits are debated. Limited human studies show potential blood sugar improvements, but more research is needed. Experts advise caution and suggest low-sugar options.

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