Kombucha, the sweet and slightly bitter fizzy drink made from tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast is gaining popularity among fitness enthusiasts.
The fermented drink boasts of a host of benefits from boosting immunity, mental health, liver health to improving gut health thanks to the probiotics, vitamins and enzymes in it.
No wonder, in pandemic times, people are looking at kombucha to provide the much-needed boost to their immunity.
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Kombucha Side-effects
“Kombucha needs to be made properly with standards, in a sanitized environment, in glass vessels, otherwise any batch can have problems. Harmful bacterial growth, higher bacteria amount and even alcohol amount can go up. This can lead to harmful side effects, stomach issues and even major health issues,” says the nutritionist.
He advises against the overconsumption of kombucha by people with gut issues or who have compromised immunity from any illness or if recovering from illness. It should also be avoided during pregnancy, cautions Rastogi.
Kombucha is gaining popularity these days. This is a type of sweet and slightly bitter fizzy drink. It is made from sugar, tea, bacteria, and yeast. Many fitness enthusiasts are preferring this drink in their daily routine these days.
Also, during the pandemic people are looking at kombucha as they provide a host of benefits to them.