Kombucha is a fermented drink made by adding bacteria and yeast to a mixture of black or green tea and sugar.
This drink contains a source of probiotics, which are live organisms that help balance gut bacteria.
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), found in green tea and some varieties of kombucha, may help speed up metabolism.
EGCG is a catechin, a compound found in green tea. Catechins have been shown to boost metabolic rate in adults.
Kombucha is also a low-calorie, low-sugar drink that can help you lose visceral fat. Sugar is high in empty calories, and when consumed in excess, you run the risk of consuming more calories than you burn, leading to weight gain.
Drinking kombucha may also benefit people with insulin resistance or diabetes. The tea can inhibit alpha-amylase, a protein in the pancreas responsible for higher blood sugar levels after meals.
Kombucha can be used as a complementary treatment for diabetes in conjunction with traditional treatments, including weight loss, diet, exercise, oral medications, and insulin.
