Kombucha Tea

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QuickSilver

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Has anyone heard of it? Anyone tried it or heard of it's health benefits or harm? I tried it for the first time this morning.. it's odd tasting.. I'm drinking the Multi-green... it's ummm... different..

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It is kind of yuck... I was wondering if it is good for you or harmful... I mean anything can be harmful if you over do it. It's a probiotic and enzyme.. Hope I don't get sick... lol!!
 

QuickSilver said:
It is kind of yuck... I was wondering if it is good for you or harmful... I mean anything can be harmful if you over do it. It's a probiotic and enzyme.. Hope I don't get sick... lol!!
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I think it's very good for you. My brother does serious research before he adds anything to his diet. So I'd say you are fine.
 
The chia seed drinks can taste like you're sipping applesauce...odd but tasty. I tried a few different brands of kombucha and just nope, can't develop a taste for it. Something I do love however is sour cherry juice.
 
My daughter used to brew this trendy drink but I have read that Kombucha tea is fermented and therefore causes a bloated stomach. I've read it has no health benefits as far as anyone knows at this point as there haven't been any human tests. Many negative side effects have been reported when drinking more than 4 oz daily. It can cause a flare-up of Candida (yeast infection). I also read this from the Mayo Clinic and from Dr. Weil:

Mayo Clinic… http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/kombucha-tea/faq-20058126
"...there isn't good evidence that kombucha tea delivers on its health claims. At the same time, several cases of harm have been reported. Therefore, the prudent approach is to avoid kombucha tea until more definitive information is available."

Dr. Weil… http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA365602/Cured-by-Kombucha.html
"No human study has been published showing a beneficial effect for kombucha.
I am also concerned about the possibility of contamination in home-brewed kombucha. Some batches contain aspergillus, a toxin-producing fungus. This would be a significant risk for individuals with compromised immune systems, such as those with AIDS or in chemotherapy for cancer. There have been reports in the medical literature of adverse reactions, including nausea, vomiting and headaches, in people drinking more than four ounces of kombucha tea daily.
In 2009, physicians at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles reported a life-threatening case of lactic acidosis (the build-up of lactic acid in the bloodstream faster than it can be removed) and acute kidney failure in a 22-year-old man newly diagnosed with HIV within a few hours of his consuming kombucha tea. Other cases of lactic acidosis and cases of serious liver dysfunction associated with ingestion of kombucha tea have also been reported, along with allergic reactions, jaundice, and head and neck pain. I would particularly caution pregnant women, nursing mothers, the elderly, children and anyone with a compromised immune system against consuming it.
In summary, I know of no health benefits to be gained by drinking kombucha tea."
Andrew Weil, M.D.
 
We buy it sometimes, I like the Synergy brand. Right now in the fridge I have the Raspberry Chia flavor, the chia seeds do have a kooky feeling on your tongue, I rather like it. :) The greens flavor never tastes very good.

Kombucha is loaded with unique nutrients

Kombucha is loaded with organic acids, active enzymes, amino acids and polyphenol anti-oxidants. The most common components include the various organic acids such as acetic acid, butyric acid, usnic acid, oxalic acid, malic acid, gluconic acid and lactic acid. It also contains active enzymes and probiotics.

Kombucha is typically produced in a sweetened green, white or black tea. The best fermentation process uses an organic evaporated cane juice or honey although too much honey can disturb the stability of the culture. Most of the sugar will be remade into organic acids that blunt the blood sugar response so it is very low glycemic and non-inflammatory.

Improves joint function

Kombucha is rich in glucosamines which helps preserve cartilage structure and prevent joint degeneration. Glucosamines increase hyaluronic acid production within the joint which binds moisture thousands of times its weight in the joint cavity. This provides the joint with structure, moisture, lubrication and flexibility while protecting against free radical damage.

Improves digestion and immunity

Kombucha is loaded with probiotic bacteria and yeast that make their way into the gut and ward off parasites and pathogens. It is particularly good at minimizing Candida and improves digestion and nutrient assimilation. Kombucha enhances immunity by inoculating the gut with healthy microorganisms and providing anti-oxidants and enzymes.

Kombucha helps the body cleanse

This beverage is loaded with enzymes and organic acids that help to detoxify the body. This reduces the load on the pancreas, liver and kidneys and helps the body rid itself of unwanted wastes and destroy cancer cells. Kombucha is rich in glucaric acid which has potent anti-cancer activity.

Nobel Prize winning Russian author Alexander Solzhenitsyn credited drinking kombucha throughout the day, each and every day, helped him beat stomach cancer. This was during his time in the soviet labor camps. President Ronald Reagan was so moved by Solzhenitsyn's testimony that he used kombucha to help him stop the spread of his cancer in 1987.


Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/041051_kombucha_healthy_drinks_SCOBY.html#ixzz3oeKUqozK
 
The ingredients on your particular brand says it's diluted with Ginger Juice. Doesn't say how much. Could be as much as 49% ginger juice which would put it as a second ingredient to 51% Kombucha. It says it's 100% organic which may be true but it doesn't say it's 100% Kombucha brew. Does it have the USDA Organic sticker on the bottle?
 
Lara said:
The ingredients on your particular brand says it's diluted with Ginger Juice. Doesn't say how much. Could be as much as 49% ginger juice which would put it as a second ingredient to 51% Kombucha. It says it's 100% organic which may be true but it doesn't say it's 100% Kombucha brew. Does it have the USDA Organic sticker on the bottle?
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I don't see "diluted with ginger juice anywhere on the multigreen bottle in my hand

Yes... it has the USDA organic sticker....

Ingredients listed in order

100% G.T's organic raw kombucha..
Klamath valley blue green algae
spirulina
Chlorella

glutin free... vegan.. Non-GMO

PER BOTTLE:

Probiotics, bacillus coagulans GBI-30 6086 (1 billion organism.
S/Boulardii (1 billion organisms..
Polyphenols glucuronic acid Lactic acid acetic acid.

ummmmm... trace alcohol.... uh oh...
 
You just have a different variety. Yours is not mixed with ginger but is mixed with algae. Just be careful because too much is toxic and benefits are not quite as magical as companies claim. Whole foods are cheaper and better but if you're not getting it from your regular diet then supplements help if you're very careful. Here's a good article from NBC news:

NBC NEWS… http://www.nbcnews.com/id/36571884/.../trendy-fizzy-drink-mushrooming/#.ViAIxUv7VFI
 
That thing is a SCOBY.... Symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast.. It's what you use to brew kombucha.
 

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