Kombucha is one of those great superfoods with many wellness benefits. It now became super useful for fitness goals. You may be wondering what other good stuff this food has for the body. Just as a brief spotlight, kombucha is one of those favorite natural “energy drinks”. It is actually a fuel to boost your metabolism. Besides that, kombucha has other great things you don’t want to miss.

What is Kombucha?

Kombucha is a fermented drink, with a slightly acid flavor. This refreshing drink is one of the great sources of probiotics. Our body needs these regularly for good digestion and weight loss. Basically, experts say that this food came from China. As a matter of fact, many refer to it as the “elixir of life”. One of the things I like about Kombucha is that it’s made from red tea. This part is then fermented by a mushroom called SCOBY:  Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast.

As a nutritionist, I love the fact that Kombucha is gaining popularity and replacing the traditional “soda” drinks. It has great flavor, refreshing properties and multiple healthy benefits. Therefore, there’s actually no need to have empty calorie drinks. Kombucha’s probiotics are the main reason why many consider it a “superfood”.

What are the main benefits of Kombucha?

Energy boost

Due to the probiotics (good bacteria) in this drink, kombucha helps to boost your metabolism. Apart from that, it is the main source of vitamin B, which is essential for energy. That’s why many people use it as an energy drink for fitness and sports. It also helps to increase productivity, focus and more alert.

Since this drink “fuels” our body, it is related to improving our heart function.

Immune system

Since our body needs probiotics to enhance our immune system, kombucha definitely gets the job done with that. This great superfood helps to imrpove our defenses. It also has bacteria help to fight against diseases. Kombucha promotes what is called the “good” gut flora.

Healthy digestion

Well, as I said earlier, Kombucha contains probiotics. These help to maintain a healthy bacteria in your gut. They also promote a healthy gut. Besides that, probiotics help to lower the risk of digestive problems. Some of the common issues it prevents are: bloating, indigestion, diarrhea and constipation.

Detox

If you didn’t know, another great thing about Kombucha is it “detox” function in the body.

Kombucha tea helps in the process of cleaning the body. This happens typically due to 2 of their components. These are products of kombucha tea fermentation. Experts say that gluconic acid helps eliminate toxins, according to scientific evidence.
As well, Scientists found that glucaric acid boosts the efficiency of the liver detox.

Weight loss

Who doesn’t want to maintain a healthy weight?  If you have been in the process of achieving a healthy weight, adding this drink to your routine is a must.

This drink contains natural acids and antioxidants that may increase fat burn. Therefore, you can have a more effective weight loss. It doesn’t mean that it is just a weight loss food, though. But, it’s components help to increase your metabolism.  Some evidence states that this happens when you have it before meals.

Arthritis prevention

Another great fact is that Kombucha is a rich source of glucosamine, which is key to treating all types of arthritis. Glucosamines helps to form hyaluronic acid, which is great to protect the bones against inflammation. This, as well, may reduce arthritic pain.

Blood cholesterol levels

Recent studies show that kombucha may help to lower the bad cholesterol levels (LDL), and increase the good blood cholesterol (HDL). Basically, the bacteria in kombucha makes this happen. This is another reason to include mre natural foods like kombucha to reduce bad cholesterol.

Reducing risk of cancer

Kombucha is also related to its power in helping to reduce cancer risk. Evidence from Nature International Weekly Journal of Science states that the “good bacteria” also reduces your risk of getting cancer. Studies also show that the live bacteria can improve our natural defenses. And, as you may already know, these have many antioxidants. These substances are good for fighting against the “free radicals” and other factors that can cause cancer.

In short…

Adding kombucha to your healthy lifestyle routine will not only increase your energy levels, but also promote additional health benefits. Apart from a great digestion, boosting your immune system and detoxifying the body, this great drink hels in other body functions.

Something to consider is that kombucha has some small amount of alcohol. This is because of being a fermented drink. So, its better to have kombucha once in a while. Also, if you’re pregnant or a child, you shouldn’t have this drink.

The bottom line is, there are more natural food resources out there that we can use for beter living. Kombucha is one of those. Don’t hesitate in trying this amazing drink! You’ll notice more wellness, and workout performance. Now, have you tried kombucha before? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Sharing is caring!