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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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Simplified: Gabriela Fraiz noticed improvements in her gut health since drinking kombucha with lunch.
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Simplified: Gabriela Fraiz is less bloated gassy and more regular.
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Simplified: Social media posts claim kombucha can help with weight loss Type 2 diabetes heart disease and cancer.
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Simplified: Yeast convert sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide during kombucha fermentation making it fizzy.
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Simplified: Bacteria convert alcohol into acids giving kombucha a vinegary taste.
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Simplified: Kombucha contains caffeine polyphenols and some alcohol commercial versions must have less than 0.5 percent alcohol.
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Simplified: Kombucha is naturally low in sugar some manufacturers add sugar or fruit juice according to Heather Hallen-Adams.
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Simplified: Most kombucha contains live yeast and bacteria some are pasteurized or filtered according to Justin Sonnenburg.
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Simplified: Animal studies link kombucha to reduced inflammation and better blood sugar control.
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Simplified: Researchers have conducted few small clinical trials on kombucha with limited results.
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Simplified: 2024 study found kombucha drinkers did not lose more weight than non-drinkers.
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Simplified: 2024 trial showed no improvement in blood pressure cholesterol or inflammation from kombucha.
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Simplified: Human studies suggest kombucha may help with blood sugar control more research is needed.
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Simplified: 2023 study had adults consume rice peas and soy sauce with soda water diet lemonade or kombucha.
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Simplified: Kombucha drinkers had 20 percent lower blood sugar responses after the meal compared to other drinks.
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Simplified: 2023 trial found kombucha reduced fasting blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes.
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Simplified: Limited studies suggest fermented foods are linked to healthier microbiome and lower inflammation.
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Simplified: Dr Sonnenburg is cautious about overselling kombucha benefits.
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Simplified: Low-sugar kombucha is unlikely to be harmful and can be a more healthful alternative to sugary drinks according to Dr Sonnenburg.
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Simplified: When buying kombucha look for a short ingredient list.
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Simplified: Avoid kombucha high in added sugars.
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Simplified: Buy SCOBY from a reputable retailer when brewing kombucha according to Dr Hallen-Adams.
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Simplified: Maintain a clean brewing environment and follow instructions carefully to avoid contamination.
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Simplified: Toss the batch and SCOBY if you see signs of mold.
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Simplified: Rare cases of severe illness have been linked to kombucha mostly from homemade brews.
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Simplified: Severe illnesses linked to kombucha have included liver injury and acidosis.