{"id":19804,"date":"2021-03-19T19:35:55","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T19:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=19804"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"kombucha-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Kombucha Weight Loss: Is It The Next Big Dieting Thing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#What_Is_Kombucha_Tea\" >What Is Kombucha Tea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#Kombucha_Health_Benefits_For_Weight_Loss\" >Kombucha Health Benefits For Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#1_Provides_The_Benefits_Of_Green_Tea\" >1. Provides The Benefits Of Green Tea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#2_Contains_Antioxidants\" >2. Contains Antioxidants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#3_Kills_Bacteria\" >3. Kills Bacteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#4_Reduces_Heart_Disease_Risks\" >4. Reduces Heart Disease Risks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#5_Helps_Manage_Type_2_Diabetes\" >5. Helps Manage Type 2 Diabetes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#6_Protects_Against_Cancer\" >6. Protects Against Cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#7_A_Source_Of_Probiotics\" >7. A Source Of Probiotics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#Kombucha_Vs_Smoothies_For_Weight_Loss\" >Kombucha Vs. Smoothies For Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#How_To_Make_Kombucha_Weight_Loss_Drink_At_Home\" >How To Make Kombucha Weight Loss Drink At Home?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#How_To_Drink_Kombucha_For_Weight_Loss\" >How To Drink Kombucha For Weight Loss?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#1_Swap_Booze_For_Kombucha\" >1. Swap Booze For Kombucha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#2_Use_A_Holistic_Approach\" >2. Use A Holistic Approach<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#Drink_A_Lot_Of_Water_Before_Meals\" >Drink A Lot Of Water Before Meals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#Replace_Grain_Breakfasts_With_Eggs\" >Replace Grain Breakfasts With Eggs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#Try_Fasting\" >Try Fasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#Cut_Back_On_Sugars\" >Cut Back On Sugars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#Eat_Unrefined_Carbs\" >Eat Unrefined Carbs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#Use_Small_Plates\" >Use Small Plates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#Count_Calories_And_Control_What_You_Eat\" >Count Calories And Control What You Eat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#Perform_Some_Exercise\" >Perform Some Exercise<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#3_Number_of_Kombucha_To_Drink_For_Weight_Loss\" >3. Number of Kombucha To Drink For Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#4_Right_Time_To_Drink_Kombucha_For_Weight_Loss\" >4. Right Time To Drink Kombucha For Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#Breakfast\" >Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#At_Mealtime\" >At Mealtime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#At_Night\" >At Night<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#The_Downsides_Of_Using_Kombucha_For_Weight_Loss\" >The Downsides Of Using Kombucha For Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#1_Can_Lead_To_Weight_Gain\" >1. Can Lead To Weight Gain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#2_Can_Cause_Digestive_Distress\" >2. Can Cause Digestive Distress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#3_It_Is_Dangerous_To_Some_People\" >3. It Is Dangerous To Some People<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kombucha-weight-loss\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha tea has been used for over two centuries in China and more than ten decades through Europe and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/asian-weight-loss\/\">Asia<\/a> for its benefits. Recently, the drink is trending as the new wonder tea for shedding off pounds. So, does the kombucha weight loss tea live up to the hype?<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Kombucha_Weight_Loss\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Kombucha_Weight_Loss\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your current routine has taken a toll on your waistline and your belly, then one of the ways you can lose weight is by changing your diet. Incorporating kombucha tea into your routine is a great way to get started with your training. Here is what you need to know about this magical tea, its benefits, how to use it for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/meats-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a>, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Kombucha_Tea\"><\/span><b>What Is Kombucha Tea?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha is a fizzy, sour, and sweet drink made from <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-matcha-or-green-tea-better-for-weight-loss\/\">tea<\/a>. It is usually yellow-orange.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make the drink, you have to ferment green or black tea with some bacteria. During this process, the bacteria will break down the sugar and tea to unlock friendly probiotic benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319630#possible-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After fermentation, the drink will become carbonated. This is the reason why it is usually fizzy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha contains the following ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yeast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-sugar-diet-food-list\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black tea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small amount of alcohol (formed during fermentation) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/the-truth-about-kombucha#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/oolong-tea-for-weight-loss\/\">Oolong Tea For Weight Loss: Can This Perfect-For-A-Rainy-Day Drink Rev Up Your Metabolism?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Kombucha_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32554 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"kombucha for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kombucha_Health_Benefits_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Kombucha Health Benefits For Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you use Kombucha tea for weight loss, you do not just shed pounds alone. You will also accrue a lot of health gains. Here are the top kombucha benefits for weight loss that are based on scientific facts:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Provides_The_Benefits_Of_Green_Tea\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>1. Provides The Benefits Of Green Tea<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you might know, green tea is one of the highly adored beverages in the weight loss world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because it contains bioactive compounds like polyphenols. These compounds function as antioxidants in your body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8617188\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha, which has been brewed from green tea, will contain the same compounds as regular green tea. This presumably leads to the same benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists have linked green tea consumption with reduced belly fat, improved cholesterol levels, blood sugar control, increased calorie burning capacity, and much more<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green tea may also reduce the risk of breast, colon, and prostate cancers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17906295\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Contains_Antioxidants\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>2. Contains Antioxidants<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha tea contains antioxidants even when brewed from black tea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antioxidants are substances that eliminate reactive molecules and free radicals that can damage your body cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-boost-testosterone\/\">Antioxidants<\/a> derived from foods or drinks are much better than those from supplements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rat studies have found that drinking the &#8220;mushroom tea&#8221; can reduce liver toxicity caused by toxic compounds and chemicals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19420997\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although this is a promising finding, more human research on the topic is needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Kombucha_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32195 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4443.png\" alt=\"kombucha for weight loss\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4443.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4443-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4443.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Kills_Bacteria\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>3. Kills Bacteria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the fermentation of kombucha tea, one of the main substances produced is acetic acid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This acid can deal with a lot of harmful microorganisms in your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drink also has strong antibacterial properties against infection-causing bacteria and candida yeast (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10888589\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This property helps make sure that your body doesn\u2019t have undesirable bacteria or yeasts; healthy bacteria and yeast won\u2019t be affected.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Reduces_Heart_Disease_Risks\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>4. Reduces Heart Disease Risks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease used to be the world\u2019s leading cause of death. The condition has since been overtaken by COVID 19 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/en\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/the-top-10-causes-of-death\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies in rats show that kombucha tea can improve heart health. It does so by eliminating bad LDL and improving good HDL cholesterol in just 30 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even more promising, if you brew this drink from green tea, it can help protect your LDL cholesterol from oxidation, which contributes to heart disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have a 31% low risk of developing heart problems if you take kombucha brewed from green tea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Helps_Manage_Type_2_Diabetes\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>5. Helps Manage Type 2 Diabetes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes has so far affected millions of people worldwide. The condition is characterized by insulin resistance and high blood sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study in diabetic rats concluded that kombucha tea slows down the digestion of carbohydrates, which leads to reduced blood sugar levels. This also improves kidney and liver functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha tea brewed from green tea may be even more beneficial; green tea has been shown to help curb blood sugar levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23803878\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A review of 300,000 subjects found out that drinking green tea lowers the risk of becoming diabetic by 18%.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Protects_Against_Cancer\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>6. Protects Against Cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world. The condition is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and mutations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In test-tube tests, kombucha tea has been shown to prevent the growth and spread of cancerous cells. This is highly attributed to its high concentration of polyphenols and antioxidants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyphenols prevent gene mutations and the growth of cancer cells, as well as promote cancer cell death (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4997428\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Kombucha_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32951 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"kombucha for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_A_Source_Of_Probiotics\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>7. A Source Of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/probiotics-for-weight-loss\/\">Probiotics<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, Kombucha is made by adding bacteria, sugar, and yeast to green or black tea. It is then left to ferment for a week or more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this process, bacteria and yeast will combine to form mushroom-like films on top of the liquid surface. This is the reason why the drink is sometimes known as mushroom tea.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fermentation process produces an acid found in vinegar known as lactic acid. A large number of lactic acid bacteria will hence be present in the tea, according to an analysis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24290641\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These bacteria might have probiotic characteristics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how does kombucha affect weight loss?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, it has probiotics that contain healthy bacteria that promote your gut health. These bacteria may also improve your health and digestion, as well as reduce inflammation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Kombucha_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33162 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4812-1024x576.png\" alt=\"kombucha for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4812.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4812-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4812.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4812.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kombucha_Vs_Smoothies_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Kombucha Vs. Smoothies For Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/planking-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a>, which one is better, Kombucha or smoothies?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, both are great alternatives. However, they can only be useful if you do not exceed your daily calorie allowance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for smoothies, studies show that if you use them as a replacement meal, then they can be filling like solid foods. Hence, when solid foods are consumed later, you won\u2019t overeat. This can lead to weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23236298\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for Kombucha tea, there are limited human studies. However, it contains essential substances such as antioxidants and polyphenols, which have been associated with weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, weight loss is a complex process and has a lot of contributing factors. Hence, you cannot compare and contrast kombucha tea and smoothies since they both lead to weight loss in distinct ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, to lose weight, you will need to burn more calories than you take in. Smoothies help you eat fewer calories, and kombucha tea can help you burn fats. You can combine the two for significant potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Kombucha_Weight_Loss\">break the vicious cycle of weight loss<\/a> and tone up all the jiggly parts? Watch the extra pounds fly off and your muscles firm up with the BetterMe app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Kombucha_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32202 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4434-1024x576.png\" alt=\"kombucha for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4434.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4434-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4434.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4434.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Make_Kombucha_Weight_Loss_Drink_At_Home\"><\/span><b>How To Make Kombucha Weight Loss Drink At Home?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can purchase kombucha tea in the stores or make it yourself at home. When you make it by yourself, you save money and have control over whatever ingredients you use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you should be careful to make it properly. Contaminated kombucha tea can cause serious health problems and even death! Homemade kombucha tea will also contain a little alcohol content (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8559192\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need the following to make kombucha tea at home:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green or black tea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-water-should-i-drink-while-fasting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premade kombucha or yeast<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the procedure below to make the tea safely at home:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat up and mix all the ingredients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the mixture is ready, let it sit at room temperature for a week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should attach an elastic or cloth on top of the jar to allow the mixture to breathe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tea will be ready for consumption in 6 to 12 days. The longer it will stay, the sourer and alcoholic it will become.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid possible contamination of your tea:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not use ceramic or lead containers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only store and prepare kombucha in glass containers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always sterilize your equipment before brewing the drink.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strictly adhere to the above steps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cannot follow the above simple procedure or you are afraid, then buy kombucha at the nearest store. Commercial kombucha will be tasty and alcohol-free (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24341155\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, be sure to check the ingredients used. Avoid brands with a lot of added sugars and flavors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Kombucha_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31375 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"kombucha for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Drink_Kombucha_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>How To Drink Kombucha For Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know the benefits of kombucha tea and have already bought\/brewed it, how do you consume it? Here are some ways you can use the drink to support weight loss:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Swap_Booze_For_Kombucha\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>1. Swap Booze For Kombucha<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking alcohol regularly can increase your daily consumption of sugars and calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cocktails, wines, ciders, and beer are the worst as they contain a lot of calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink Aware states that a small glass of wine contains as much as 114 calories. A pint of cedar contains 240 calories! (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000886.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to USDA, a 12 ounce of kombucha contains the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21.2 calories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 grams of sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 grams of carbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0 grams of fat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0 grams of protein<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swapping beer\u2019s excessive calories with the fewer kombucha calories for weight loss is a sure way to shed off some pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_A_Holistic_Approach\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>2. Use A Holistic Approach<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha isn\u2019t going to solve all your belly and waistline fat problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you won\u2019t get fantastic kombucha weight results by consuming the product alone. You need to go the extra mile to enhance the rate at which you shed pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the ways you can use to achieve your weight loss goals in no time:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Kombucha_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33443 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799-1024x576.png\" alt=\"kombucha for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_A_Lot_Of_Water_Before_Meals\"><\/span><b>Drink A Lot Of Water Before Meals<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking water can boost your metabolism by up to 30% for up to 1.5 hours. This will help you burn more calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study showed that taking a half-liter of water for half an hour to meals helped participants eat fewer calories and lose 44% more pounds than those who did not drink water before eating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19661958\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Replace_Grain_Breakfasts_With_Eggs\"><\/span><b>Replace Grain Breakfasts With Eggs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs are satiating and can help you eat fewer calories in your next 36 hours. Not only that, but they can also help you lose body fat and weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not have eggs, you can substitute them for any other source of proteins.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Fasting\"><\/span><b>Try Fasting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-term studies suggest that fasting is very effective for weight loss as it limits your calorie intake between several periods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surprisingly, fasting may also help preserve muscle mass loss during your weight loss journey. However, more quality studies might be needed on the topic (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21410865\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-meal-plan-example\/\">Intermittent Fasting Meal Plan Example To Help You Navigate Your Journey<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Kombucha_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29566 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"kombucha for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cut_Back_On_Sugars\"><\/span><b>Cut Back On Sugars<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not add too much sugar to your kombucha tea. Sugar is one of the worst ingredients in the drink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is strongly associated with obesity and other conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. So, if you want to lose weight, cut back the consumption of sugars.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_Unrefined_Carbs\"><\/span><b>Eat Unrefined Carbs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refined carbs have sugar and grains whose fiber and nutritious parts have been stripped out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These carbs can cause a spike in your blood sugar, lead to hunger as well as cravings. This will increase the amount of food you will take a few hours later. Eating excessive refined carbs is linked to obesity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322481\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Small_Plates\"><\/span><b>Use Small Plates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a small plate helps some people to eat fewer calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this might not work for everyone. If you are overweight, then it won\u2019t work for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Count_Calories_And_Control_What_You_Eat\"><\/span><b>Count Calories And Control What You Eat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlling the number of calories you take each day can be beneficial in your weight loss journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies show that keeping a food diary helps some people lose weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/obesity\/features\/can-food-diary-help-you-lose-weight#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anything that will increase the awareness of what you eat will be beneficial to your weight loss journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perform_Some_Exercise\"><\/span><b>Perform Some Exercise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can choose to do aerobic exercises or just lift weights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing aerobics training is an excellent way to burn a lot of calories and improve your mental and physical health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardio exercises are particularly helpful in losing belly fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, lifting weights prevent muscle loss when you are dieting or in starvation mode. This is especially helpful if you want to build muscle alongside cutting body fats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies show that lifting weight can also help improve your metabolism; this will lead to weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18356845\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Kombucha_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33403 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4888-1024x576.png\" alt=\"kombucha for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4888.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4888-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4888.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4888.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Number_of_Kombucha_To_Drink_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>3. Number of Kombucha To Drink For Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha is safe for most people. However, its consumption should be limited for several reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drink contains a lot of sugar, so over-drinking it isn&#8217;t suitable for your weight loss journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reap a lot of benefits from kombucha without overdoing it, limit your intake to 240 ml per day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Right_Time_To_Drink_Kombucha_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>4. Right Time To Drink Kombucha For Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, when should you take your glass of kombucha tea? Is it in the morning, at night, or during meals? Well, here is a breakdown of the best time to take the drink:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast\"><\/span><b>Breakfast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha contains probiotics; this is why a lot of people love it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But drinking probiotics on an empty stomach can cause stomach upset if you are not yet accustomed to these probiotics(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323821\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are used to drinking kombucha, then taking it in the morning is the best way to maximize its benefits. Other foods won&#8217;t get into the way; the probiotics in the tea will pass through your stomach quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_Mealtime\"><\/span><b>At Mealtime<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking kombucha at mealtime will aid your digestion and make you feel fuller for longer. This is especially useful for weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking sour and acidic drinks before a meal can also lead to weight loss. However, research on this topic is limited.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Kombucha_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32085 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4619-1024x576.png\" alt=\"kombucha for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4619.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4619-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4619.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4619-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4619.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_Night\"><\/span><b>At Night<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha is made from green or black tea, which contains caffeine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6356548\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are sensitive to caffeine, then do not take the drink in the hours before bedtime as you will stay up for many hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Kombucha_Weight_Loss\">BetterMe app is here to help you<\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Downsides_Of_Using_Kombucha_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>The Downsides Of Using Kombucha For Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although kombucha is good for you, it has several side effects when consumed in large quantities. They include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Can_Lead_To_Weight_Gain\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>1. Can Lead To Weight Gain<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha is sweet and tasty. This means that you can easily take a lot of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some brands have as high as 120 calories per bottle. If you take the drink daily, it can lead to excess calorie consumption and eventually weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who take high-calorie drinks frequently consume more calories on a daily basis than those who don\u2019t, which can lead to weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3840121\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Kombucha_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34515 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"kombucha for weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_Cause_Digestive_Distress\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>2. Can Cause Digestive Distress<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming too much kombucha can cause bloating effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drink is carbonated, so too much can easily lead to bloating and excessive gas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the tea has compounds known as FODMAPs. These are carbs that can cause digestive issues in some people, especially those living with IBS (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5622700\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_It_Is_Dangerous_To_Some_People\"><\/span><b><\/b><b>3. It Is Dangerous To Some People<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beverage can cause severe side effects to some individuals.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the drink contains different types of yeasts and bacteria, it can promote some opportunistic bacteria, which leads to infections in a few people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, people with weak immune systems like those living with HIV, cancer, or kidney diseases, can develop severe complications by taking kombucha.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also contains alcohol and caffeine and should be avoided by breastfeeding and pregnant women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29508944\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha weight loss drink has been linked to a lot of benefits. Not only might the drink help you burn that fat in your belly and waistline, but it can also improve your digestion, prevent a lot of chronic illnesses, and much more. You only have to limit the drink consumption to avoid possible side effects such as weight gain, digestive stress, and so forth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=Kombucha_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41521 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-5-1d0453f6f3.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3840121\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beverages contribute extra calories to meals and daily energy intake in overweight and obese women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000886.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calorie count &#8211; Alcoholic beverages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medlineplus.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a 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style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats or carbs: What causes obesity?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17906295\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green tea consumption and prostate cancer risk in Japanese men: a prospective study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2008, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19420997\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hepatoprotective and curative properties of Kombucha tea against carbon tetrachloride-induced toxicity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21410865\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent versus daily calorie restriction: which diet regimen is more effective for weight loss?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8617188\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In vivo antioxidant effect of green and black tea in man<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1996, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/the-truth-about-kombucha#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (nd, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6356548\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha Beverage from Green, Black and Rooibos Teas: A Comparative Study Looking at Microbiology, Chemistry and Antioxidant Activity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24341155\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha brewing under the Food and Drug Administration model Food Code: risk analysis and processing guidance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10888589\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha fermentation and its antimicrobial activity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2000, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5622700\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-FODMAP Diet Improves Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms: A Meta-Analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23236298\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meal Replacement Beverage Twice a Day in Overweight and Obese Adults (MDRC2012-001)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4997428\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Polyphenols for Prevention and Treatment of Cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18356845\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance training conserves fat-free mass and resting energy expenditure following weight loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2008, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24290641\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sequence-based analysis of the bacterial and fungal compositions of multiple kombucha (tea fungus) samples<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/en\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/the-top-10-causes-of-death\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top 10 causes of death<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, who.int)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8559192\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The yeast spectrum of the &#8216;tea fungus Kombucha&#8217;<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1995, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29508944\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding Kombucha Tea Fermentation: A Review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19661958\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water consumption increases weight loss during a hypocaloric diet intervention in middle-aged and older adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319630#possible-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the health benefits of kombucha?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kombucha tea has been used for over two centuries in China and more than ten decades through Europe and Asia for its benefits. Recently, the drink is trending as the new wonder tea for shedding off pounds. So, does the kombucha weight loss tea live up to the hype? 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