Kombucha

Mostly preclinical and animal evidence; human data limited. Probiotic and polyphenol content plausible mechanisms.

Benefits

Gut health
antioxidant
possible blood sugar and liver support

Key compounds

Organic acids (aceticgluconic)probioticspolyphenolstrace alcohol

May help with

Digestive sluggishness
sugar cravings
oxidative stress

Best for these goals

Gut healthantioxidantmetabolic support

How to use it

Drink chilled; brewed from sweetened tea + SCOBY

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Contains trace alcohol and acid — caution with acid reflux, pregnancy. Home brews risk contamination. Caffeine content. Rare liver-injury case reports.

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