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At Life’s a Buch we brew nutritious, delicious, and probiotic-rich kombucha for anyone to enjoy. There are many great, science-backed, health benefits related to kombucha. Keep scrolling to learn more!
ANTIOXIDANTS
Antioxidants are substances that fight free radicals, reactive molecules that can damage your cells.
Kombucha is made with green and black tea, which have many bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols and antioxidants.
Many scientists believe that antioxidants from foods and beverages are better for your health than antioxidant supplements.
Studies consistently find that drinking kombucha regularly reduces liver toxicity caused by toxic chemicals, in some cases by at least 70%
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11723720/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19420997/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14631833/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21388793/
BENEFICIAL ACIDS
Like the polyphenols in tea, acetic acid can kill many potentially harmful microorganisms.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10888589/
The glucuronic acid in kombucha has a variety of health-supporting roles in the body. A study published in 2004 in the CyTA Journal of Food explains that this acid helps support the liver’s detoxing duties, helping it do its job of processing drugs, chemicals, and pollutants.
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19476337.2017.1410499
Kombucha contains gluconic acid, which was proven in a study way back in 1994 to support the growth of bifidobacteria. Bifidobacteria are good bacteria and are found in our guts.
tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/08910609409141362
Other studies suggest that kombucha is an antimicrobial, which means that it may be able to kill microbes and help fight a range of bacteria. This suggests that it may help prevent infections by killing the bacteria that cause them before the body absorbs them.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annepidem.2018.11.001
ORGANIC ENZYMES
Digestive enzymes play a key role in breaking down the food you eat. These proteins speed up chemical reactions that turn nutrients into substances that your digestive tract can absorb.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-are-digestive-enzymes
Amylases are enzymes that break down complex sugars, such as starch, into simpler sugars, such as glucose. Amylases are important for digestion, as they help to break down the complex carbohydrates in our food into simpler sugars that can be easily absorbed by the body.
​https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32491670/
Lipases are enzymes that break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol. Lipases are also important for digestion, as they help to break down the fats in our food into simpler molecules that can be easily absorbed by the body. In addition, lipases may have other health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease and improving weight loss.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26156413/
Cellulases are enzymes that break down cellulose, a complex carbohydrate found in plant cell walls. Cellulases help to break down the cellulose in our food, making it more easily digestible. In addition, cellulases may have other health benefits, such as improving bowel function and reducing the risk of colon cancer.
Proteases are enzymes that break down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. Proteases help to break down the proteins in our food into simpler molecules that can be easily absorbed by the body. In addition, proteases may have other health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and improving the immune system.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18429162/
Phosphatases are enzymes that break down phosphates, a type of molecule that is important for many biological processes. Phosphatases ar enzymes that help to break down the phosphates in our food, making them more easily absorbed by the body. In addition, phosphatases may have other health benefits, such as improving bone health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27700050/
Alcohol dehydrogenases are enzymes that break down alcohols, such as ethanol, into simpler compounds. Alcohol dehydrogenases are enzymes important for the metabolism of alcohol, as they help to break down the alcohol in our body into simpler compounds that can be easily eliminated. In addition, alcohol dehydrogenases may have other health benefits, such as reducing the risk of liver disease and improving cognitive function.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33415501/
Invertases are enzymes that break down sucrose, a type of sugar that is made up of glucose and fructose. Invertases help to break down the sucrose in our food, making it more easily digestible.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2020.101599
Peroxidases are enzymes that break down peroxides, a type of molecule that is produced during metabolism. Peroxidases are also important for many other bodily processes, such as detoxification and the regulation of the immune system.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33992367/
