The sweet, bubbly fermented tea is called kombucha. It may provide many health benefits and contains a high concentration of probiotic microorganisms. Friendly or probiotic microorganisms can be found in kombucha. It is well known that these microorganisms improve a person’s health.
Consuming a probiotic-rich diet may help improve a person’s general bowel health. Probiotics may work by assisting the body in preserving a balanced microbial ecology. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, probiotics may help with inflammatory bowel disease, diarrhea associated with antibiotic use, and irritable bowel syndrome.
It’s important to note that probiotic supplements, not probiotic-rich foods and drinks, are primarily responsible for these benefits. Although further research is needed to understand how kombucha promotes gut health, the connection between the two suggests it may help the digestive system.
Immune system performance and gut health are related. According to research, immune health can be enhanced by maintaining a balanced population of gut bacteria. Eating a balanced diet rich in foods and drinks rich in probiotics can help repair the gut.
A 2017 analysis of 475 research papers from the Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics found that some probiotics may be beneficial for constipation in older adults. When compared to individuals who did not take probiotics, those who took them experienced a 10-40% improvement. Still, the study looked at the benefits of probiotics in general rather than specifically addressing kombucha.
Published at : 20 Sep 2024 06:43 PM (IST)
