Kombucha can be a good way to get some probiotics in your diet especially if you don't consume dairy products, like yogurt, or fermented vegetables. It provides a source of antioxidants from the tea base and optional herbs and real fruit juices used for flavoring. Holly Klamer, MS RDN says, 'There are many positive reasons to drink kombucha. To support a healthy gut, consider diversifying your intake of probiotic-rich foods and consuming adequate fiber from plant-based sources like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. However, scientific research on the health benefits of kombucha specifically is limited, and the amounts and strains of probiotics in each product can vary. While more research is needed, current studies show that consuming a diet high in fiber and probiotic-rich products-like kombucha-may help to promote a healthy gut microbiome. Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage that may contain antioxidants and, if unpasteurized, live, active cultures called probiotics.
