Kombucha, known as a representative probiotic food, is still popular. Kombucha is a beverage made by fermenting tea and sugar and has a sweet, sour taste and astringency. Kombucha, which is said to have been drunk by the Chinese emperor Xiangzi for eternal longevity, has become famous as Hollywood stars such as Madonna and Miranda Carr drink it. Combucha products have been introduced in Korea for several years, and can be easily found on display shelves of beverage products. Global Market Insight, a market research firm, predicted that by 2025, the global Kombucha market will exceed 6 trillion won.
Kombucha is well known for its excellent weight loss effect. It is found to be rich in polyphenols, amino acids, and lactobacillus, which protect the liver, promote beneficial bacteria in the body, enhance immunity, and prevent cancer and relieve arthritis. According to a study published in the World Journal of Chemistry, the probiotics and antioxidants contained in the combucha improve intestinal health and help organs and body systems such as the liver, heart and nervous system.
Combucha is good for your health when you take an appropriate amount, but it is high in sugar and contains caffeine and alcohol, so excessive intake can have side effects. In particular, people with certain diseases such as diabetes, liver, heart, and kidney chronic diseases and pregnant women may be more poisonous than medicine, so they should be careful when taking them.
There is also a concern that drinks may be contaminated during the fermentation process. The British Journal of Medicine, Medical News Today, reported that drinking kombucha safely on the advice of experts can reduce the risk of drinking. When drinking kelp tea made at a small brewery or at home, it is recommended to boil it in a glass container that can be sanitized. It is safe to drink pasteurized kombucha when you buy kombucha on the market because there is a risk of improper microbial growth during fermentation.
In addition, side effects of excessive consumption of kombucha are introduced.
A typical side effect of kombucha is indigestion. Symptoms such as gas, nausea and vomiting may appear. Even if you take a small amount of medicine, the side effects can occur if the combucha does not fit your body.
Conbuta always contains sugar to multiply probiotics during fermentation. Drinking too much kombucha like this can lead to excessive sugar intake. Consumption of sugar-added drinks has been blamed for diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it is better to choose a sugar-free product or low sugar content when drinking kombucha.
Kombucha has more calories than I thought. Calories may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer and additive, but most of the combuta products on the market may consume too many calories because they add more sugar and high-sugar juice.
Kombucha produces acids such as acetic acid during fermentation. Acetic acid is the same type as the acid contained in the vinegar, and this acetic acid lowers the acidity (pH) of the kelp to 4.2 or less. Therefore, drinking too much kombucha can cause tooth erosion.
Earlier this year, Hollywood actor Guinness Paltrow, who was tested positive for the new coronavirus infection, recommended sugar-free combucha as a treatment, but was warned by the British National Health Service (NHS) to stop spreading false information. Many people, like Guinness Paltrow, know that kombucha is good for strengthening their immune system, but it can be rather harmful to people with sensitive immune systems. In particular, it is highly likely that bacteria and enzymes will be included in the combination that has not undergone the pasteurization process. Harmful microorganisms may grow during fermentation. People who are at risk of infection, such as those with weak immune systems or chronic diseases affecting the immune system, should avoid convulsions.
It is rare, but some people can react seriously when drinking kombucha. A recent study found some of the causes of liver toxicity and inflammation in kombucha intake. This can lead to complications such as jaundice and lactic acid.
Kombucha is a beverage made by fermenting ordinary tea, and the caffeine content may vary depending on what tea is fermented. If people who are sensitive to caffeine consume kombucha frequently, they may suffer from symptoms caused by excessive caffeine intake. Symptoms may include anxiety, headache, dehydration, heartburn, abdominal pain, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Although there are no specific guidelines for proper intake of kelp tea, experts recommend that you dilute it with water as much as possible and drink it once or twice a day, 8 ounces (about 265 milliliters).
Writer: Yeyoung Jeon
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