KOMBUCHA SAYS WHAT?

Kombucha, also known as the Manchurian or Kargasok mushroom, is not a mushroom but a symbiotic mixture of lactobacilli and yeast cultures.
Lactobacillus is a genus of Gram-positive facultative bacteria that are present in the gastrointestinal tract, and are an important genus of the gut flora. Commonly found in foods such as yogurt it acts as a pro-biotic when consumed.
As a Pro-biotic, kombucha aids the Stomach in the breakdown and digestion of food. Beneficial bacteria and yeasts, that comprise the live kombucha tea competes with and helps remove harmful bacteria, yeast and parasites.
Kombucha has also been said to aid the spleen, intestines, gall bladder and pancreas.
There have been some reports that have claimed toxicity and harmful side effects in those consuming Kombucha tea. However these reports were traced back to individuals making the tea at home where it was exposed to contamination.
You can find clean processed kombucha tea at Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Henry’s Markets or your local health conscious grocer.