What Makes Kombucha Healthy?
We all have a go-to beverage, but chances are it’s either healthy and dull or unhealthy and exciting—think water and carrot juice vs sugary juices and coffee. While there isn’t anything wrong with those choices, wouldn’t it be nice to find a drink that transcends the boundary between healthy and fun?
Enter kombucha: A low-calorie fermented tea that checks all the boxes. It’s fun, hydrating, energizing. AND healthy. In short, it’s a beverage goblin’s dream come true. But what makes kombucha healthy? The low sugar content is one aspect, but the entire health appeal includes detoxifying properties, antioxidant content, probiotic cultures, and much more.
Body Detoxification
Daily life exposes us to several toxins. While some are intentionally consumed, like caffeine and alcohol, others sneak in through the air we breathe. Thankfully, our livers act as our body’s filter and remove many of these toxins. Our livers work overtime to keep us healthy. We owe it to them to provide a little help, and that help comes in the form of kombucha.
Kombucha contains a compound called glucuronic acid, which is one of your liver’s best friends. This beneficial acid binds with toxins in your liver and helps your body excrete substances that would otherwise poison you. Think of it like your liver on steroids. Actually, wait, don’t think of it that way. Steroids destroy your liver. Just think of it like your liver on kombucha.
Antioxidant Properties
We’ve all heard of antioxidants and know they’re good, but what exactly are they? Time for a quick science lesson. It will be short and easy to understand. We promise. If you’re not curious about antioxidants and just want to know how kombucha is connected to them, skip the next paragraph.
During normal cellular activity, these things called free radicals are produced. A free radical is an atom with an empty spot for an electron. This open spot makes the atom unstable, and the instability damages your cells in a process called oxidation. It’s the same process that makes metal rust, only it happens to your body. Antioxidants stabilize these free radicals and help prevent your body from “rusting.”
The main antioxidants in kombucha come from the polyphenols. Polyphenols are typically found in all brewed teas; however, studies determined that the total amount of polyphenols increases as the tea undergoes fermentation. The potent antioxidant effect of fermented kombucha tea will help positively affect your body’s ability to prevent damage caused by harmful free radicals.
Good for the Gut
When examining what makes kombucha healthy, it’s impossible to overlook the benefits for your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The gut is home to your microbiome, the collection of microorganisms that help you digest and absorb nutrients from food. Maintaining a healthy balance in your microbiome is crucial for overall health, and one way to do this is by consuming probiotics.
Kombucha contains a number of different probiotics, but one of the most beneficial is Saccharomyces boulardii. This probiotic yeast has been shown to have a wide range of benefits, including improving GI conditions and reducing inflammation. This gut-protecting yeast is antibiotic resistant, which makes it particularly important for people taking medication to fight infections.
Nutrients Make Kombucha Healthy. We Make Kombucha Delicious
Kombucha contains compounds that help detoxify your blood, protect your cells, and keep your digestive system running smoothly. More studies need to be conducted before we fully understand the benefits of this powerful fermented beverage, but the data already collected points in a positive direction.
With so many benefits, you’d be right to think there are drawbacks, and taste is a big one. Many people who try kombucha for the first time are put off by its vinegary taste, but these people miss out. That’s why we set out to perfect the process. At MOR, we craft our kombucha from the highest-quality ingredients and meticulously brew every batch for an easy-drinking, flavor-forward experience. Because what good is kombucha if it doesn’t taste good, too?