What is Kombucha and is it good for me?
Here’s the 101 on Kombucha. You most definitely need to incorporate this secret weapon into your well-being toolbox! A wealth of health benefits comes from this fizzy beverage.
What is fermentation?
Bacteria break down a substance during fermentation. Yeast or other microorganisms kick off this process. Fermentation is a metabolic process that produces chemical changes in organic substrates through the action of enzymes. Biochemistry defines it narrowly as the extraction of energy from carbohydrates in the absence of oxygen.
What are the benefits of Kombucha?
- The base of Kombucha is green or black tea and is low in caffeine
- Filled with probiotics like lactic acid
- Improves blood sugar
- Protects liver
- May be high in sugar
- Includes vitamins like vitamins B, C, A, Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Manganese
What are the downsides of Kombucha?
- Bloating due to the effervescent nature of the beverage
- May contain caffeine because the base is typically tea
- May contain trace alcohol due to the fermentation process
- Contains carbohydrate compounds FODMAPs (fermentable oligo-, di-, mono-saccharides, and polyols), short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that the small intestine absorbs poorly
Where are we located?
Call 281-298-5476 and come in for an appointment with Dr. Nangrani. Together, you will discuss your child’s development and behavior and put together a plan to track your child’s wellness.
Woodlands Functional Family Medicine is minutes from Interstate 45 (Houston’s North Freeway) in The Woodlands. So easy to find, so easy to get to. We look forward to seeing you and your child soon!
Sources Kombucha Healthline | Fermentation Wikipedia
