10 Benefits of Kombucha
Kombucha Benefit #3: Antibacterial
Considering how kombucha is made, calling it antibacterial may seem counterintuitive. The bacteria found in kombucha are probiotic, not harmful pathogenic bacteria. These live cultures, provided by the SCOBY, have shown to destroy the bad bacteria responsible for infectious diseases.
In studies, kombucha proved antibacterial against staph, Campylobacter jejuni, E. coli, H. pylori, and two strains of Salmonella, as well as other commonly indicated bacteria in foodborne illnesses. Another antibacterial component in kombucha is acetic acid, created during fermentation. Acetic acid has a wide antimicrobial spectrum, allowing it to antiseptically kill many potentially harmful bacteria.
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