Now that we have the anecdotal out of the way, is it really true that there are no anecdotal Kombucha benefits that science can confirm? A brief review of the research done in the 21st century shows many promising potential benefits from consuming Kombucha that line up well with the anecdotal reports. As mentioned above, none of these are FDA approved statements nor based on double blind human trials, we are simply referencing a variety of scientific studies carried out around the world:
- Helps bring the gut into balance. Antioxidants, acids, enzymes, living bacteria and yeast all contribute to Kombucha’s supportive effects to help with ulcers, candida overgrowth, and a variety of digestive issues.
- Compounds in the drink may help maintain a happy liver = happy mood. Researchers call out antioxidant activity, reduction of oxidative stress, and even lead removal as potential causes
- Helpful to the heart and lungs as well.
- Beneficial to those with diabetes or blood sugar issues.
- Shows potential for having positive effects against cancer cells.
- Improved Immunity (benzonitrile, benzoic acid, itaconic acid, isorhamnetin, quercetin, catalase, glucaric acid).
- Improved joint health.
- A rich source of B-Vitamins.
- Antibacterial against pathogenic organisms such as h.pylori, E. coli, and more.
- Certain acids present are considered candida-cides.
