Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology News | Feature | 12 July 2016
Summary: Kombucha tea can be useful for the prevention of cerebral damage.
Source: Shahrekord University
Kombucha tea is fermented drink made with tea, sugar, bacteria (Gluconacetobacter xylinus) and yeast (Saccharomyces). Yeast produces alcohol and the yeast oxidize that alcohol to acetic and other acids. It is lightly effervescent. Either black or green tea can be used to produce it. Anyone can make it within the kitchen.
There is still debate whether it is a healthier beverage. Will it replace soda or energy drink? Many benefits are claiming without sufficient medical studies, including appetite suppression, increased energy, stimulation of the immune system, cancer prevention and improvements in both digestion and liver function.
Kombucha tea is not recommended for expecting/lactating mother, people with diabetes mellitus, diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome. As it contains caffeine that can irritate diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome and make them worse. If anyone is new to kombucha tea, then start drinking it a little at a time.
Iranian researchers have shown in mice that Kombucha tea can be used for the prevention of cerebral damage. This finding is published in the recent issue of Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology.
Photograph: Kombucha tea