<div><br></div><div>Kombucha ,a well known fermented drink that is popular for its wide range of health benefits. But is this really safe for your liver?</div><div><b><i><u>Making of Kombucha:</u></i></b></div><div>At first, sweetened green or black tea is fermented with a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast, which is also known as a SCOBY. During fermentation, the yeast in the SCOBY breaks down the sugar in the tea and releases probiotic bacteria.Now the Kombucha becomes carbonated after fermentation, which makes the drink fizzy.<br><br></div><div><b><i><u>What are the health benefits of Kombucha?</u></i></b></div><div>There are a range of potential health benefits of Kombucha, including:</div><div>✓ improves gut health</div><div>✓ rich source of probiotics and antioxidants</div><div>✓ strengthen the immune system</div><div>✓ reduce the risk of cancer</div><div>✓ prevent infections</div><div>✓ promote positive mental health</div><div>✓ reduces the risk of heart disease</div><div>✓ aid weight loss</div><div>✓ reduces toxins in the liver</div><div>✓ helpful in managing type 2 diabetes<br><br></div><div><b><i><u>What are the side effects of Kombucha tea?</u></i></b></div><div>The informative site The Natural Path lists the following as common side effects of Kombucha tea:</div><div>• muscle cramps or pain</div><div>• arthritic flair ups</div><div>• diarrhea</div><div>• extreme fatigue</div><div>• restlessness</div><div>• headaches</div><div>• insomnia</div><div>• sinus congestion</div><div>• fever</div><div>• skin eruptions</div><div>• strong emotions or mood swings<br><br></div><div><b><i><u>Why is it risky for your liver?</u></i></b></div><div>Although kombucha is good for you ,there are some side effects of drinking too much Kombucha. Some</div><div>of the points are given below:</div><div>➢ Kombucha has led to cases of jaundice which causes your skin and the whites of your eyes to</div><div>turn yellow. This may be an inidication that your liver is overloaded or damaged.</div><div>➢ Kombucha brewed in ceramic pots can become contaminated with lead. So there is a bigger</div><div>chance of Lead poisoning which can damage your liver as well as your kidneys, nervous system,</div><div>reproductive system, thyroid function and immune system.</div><div>➢ Examinations showed that Kombucha tea has potential to revert the CCl4-induced hepatic</div><div>toxicity, but used in overdose can induce toxicity himself (reference:</div><div><a href="https://www.degruyter.com/downloadpdf/j/mjms.2014.7.issue-1/mjms.1857-" title="Link: https://www.degruyter.com/downloadpdf/j/mjms.2014.7.issue-1/mjms.1857-">https://www.degruyter.com/downloadpdf/j/mjms.2014.7.issue-1/mjms.1857-</a></div><div>5773.2013.0341/mjms.1857-5773.2013.0341.pdf)</div><div>➢ Excess Kombucha tea causes lactic acidosis which may leads to acute liver failure.</div><div>➢ Commercial Kombucha teas are labeled “non-alcoholic” because they contain less than 0.5% alcohol.</div><div>However some homebrewed Kombucha teas have as much as 3% alcohol or higher. Heavy drinkers have</div><div>an increased risk of liver cirrhosis, liver failure, liver cancer, and many other conditions.<br><br></div><div><b><i><u>What should be the safety measures for driniking Kombucha tea?</u></i></b></div><div>Kombucha tea can be high in calories and sugar, so overindulging isn’t the best choice for your health. Additionally,</div><div>when brewing kombucha at home, it’s important to follow safety protocol. Here are some tips for you to get the best</div><div>results:</div><div>▪ Limit your intake to one to two 8-ounce (240-ml) servings per day. It’s important to note that most Kombucha</div><div>bottles contain two servings — 16 ounces or about 480 ml.</div><div>▪ Choose high-quality, low-calorie, low-sugar products stored in dark glass containers. This packaging</div><div>protects the probiotics from light damage.</div><div>▪ Pick a kombucha that delivers no more than 50 calories per serving to keep liquid calorie intake in check.</div><div>▪ Always brew kombucha using sterile equipment in sanitary conditions and follow directions when using a</div><div>kombucha-brewing kit.</div><div>▪ Learning how to properly prepare and ferment kombucha before making your first batch is the best way to</div><div>avoid potential safety risks.<br><br></div><div><b><i><u>The Bottom Line:</u></i></b></div><div>There are many potential health benefits of Kombucha tea. However, it is important to keep in mind<b></b></div><div>that research is ongoing and not all benefits have been proven in studies with human participants. If it’s</div><div>made properly or bought in-store, Kombucha is a probiotic-rich drink that is safe to enjoy as part of a</div><div>healthful diet.</div>

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