Kombucha in Mérida | What is it, and what is it for?

Kombucha is a fermented drink made from sweetened tea and a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts known as Scoby (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast). During the fermentation process, the Scoby consumes sugar and produces acetic acid, lactic acid and carbon dioxide, which gives rise to a slightly effervescent drink with a bittersweet taste.

Kombucha and its uses in Mérida

Kombucha has consumed for centuries in Asia and Eastern Europe, and in recent years it has become popular worldwide due to its supposed health benefits. Some of these benefits include:

1. Improves digestion: Kombucha contains probiotics that can help balance intestinal flora and improve digestion.
2. Strengthens the immune system: Kombucha probiotics can also help strengthen the immune system by increasing antibody production.
3. Antioxidant properties: Kombucha contains ascorbic acid and other antioxidants that can help protect oxidative damage cells.
4. Improve mental health: some studies suggest that Kombucha probiotics can have a positive effect on mental health, reducing anxiety levels and improving mood.

Kombucha and Medicine

In addition to drinking kombucha as a refreshing and healthy drink, it has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. Next, some of the uses of kombucha in medicine are presented:

1. Digestion: Kombucha has been used to treat digestive disorders such as diarrhea, indigestion and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
2. Arthritis: It is believed that organic acids present in kombucha have anti-inflammatory properties, which could help reduce pain and inflammation associated with arthritis.
3. Diabetes: Some studies have suggested that kombucha can help regulate blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
4. Cancer: Although more research is needed, some preliminary studies have suggested that kombucha can have anti-cancer properties due to its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.

In conclusion, Kombucha is a fermented drink full of probiotics and antioxidants that can provide various health benefits. In addition, it has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, although more research is needed to confirm these effects. If you want to try the kombucha in Mérida, you can find it with “Las Del Mar” on WhatsApp at +52322137717, and you can even do it at home with a scoby and a little tea and sugar. Cheers!

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