…so let’s dive right in and start at the beginning…
Question: What Exactly IS Kombucha?
Kombucha is (legendary):
An ancient longevity elixir consumed for thousands of years by people all over the planet.
OR:
Kombucha is (technically):
A fermented health beverage made from a nutrient solution of tea and sugar to which a starter culture known as a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria + Yeast) is added.
Answer: Kombucha is both these things, and more.
According to the Weston A. Price Foundation, a respected food research non-profit located in Washington, DC, Kombucha is:
“…rich in B vitamins and a substance called Glucuronic acid which…boosts the natural detoxification process.”
And…
“Fermented foods aid in digestion, promote healthy micro-organisms in our GI tract, produce beneficial enzymes, offer us better nutrition, allow our bodies to absorb more nutrition from the foods we eat…(and) help fight and prevent some cancers.”
Those paragraphs sum up the two main benefits most often attributed to Kombucha:
1. Kombucha Specific – B Vitamins and Glucuronic acid assist the body’s natural detoxification and nourishment processes.
2. All Fermented Foods – Enzymes and beneficial bacteria improve Gastrointestinal function, which boosts immunity and allows the body to more easily absorb nutrients and eliminate waste, freeing up energy for other uses.
