A fascinating term that not only explains why our mental health can affect our gut microbiome, but also, why a disrupted gut microbiome can be the reason for our mental health problems! This connection is what is commonly referred to as the gut brain axis. First, physically, through the vagus nerve, and second, chemically, through neurotransmitters. Our gut and brain are connected to each other in two ways. Health experts from all over the world have extensively researched to understand how gut health affects mental health! If you’ve gotten this far then you should already be convinced that kombucha is great for us, but hold on, there’s more!ĩ0% of our serotonin, the happy-making neurotransmitter lies in our gut too. So, next time we consume kombucha, let's picture little probiotic soldiers bordering our guts and defending us from the colonization of pathogens in our bodies! (We definitely know that no form of uninvited colonization can be good for us, if you know what I mean #BeenThereDoneThat) The probiotics in our gut serve as the first line of defense for any pathogens (harmful bacteria) that enter our body! The probiotics literally bar these pathogens from colonizing in our guts in turn protecting our immune systems. Probiotics simply repopulate our gut with good bacteria that multiply and keep the bad bacteria in check! This has benefits beyond measure, from immunity to mental health, our gut bacteria is accredited with having an indispensable effect on every part of our being.ĭid you know!? 70% of our immune system keeps guard in our gut! With all these bacterial cells, we definitely need to ensure that it’s the right kind of microbiome that does us more good than harm! And that’s exactly when probiotics come into play. The trillions of bacteria in our gut, collectively referred to as the gut microbiota, are essential for a multitude of bodily functions and are absolutely essential for good health. In fact, we have more bacterial cells than human cells in our body! (Wait, does that make us bacteria and not human🧐) Our gut is lined with trillions of microbiome. Simply put, the rich cultures of gut friendly bacteria, the little bugs for our gut, the probiotics, and of course, the B-vitamins, the organic acids,the antioxidants and the live digestive enzymes, all packed together in one drink, is what makes Kombucha very hard to beat! Now that we've understood how Kombucha is made, let's move onto the greener, less scientific side!
Since the fermentation is done in airtight bottles, the carbon dioxide is trapped within the kombucha and that my friends, is how we get our fizzy booch! This process generally takes 24 to 48 hours, where the bacteria feed on the sugars to produce carbon dioxide. While it is not essential to do this, there are two main reasons why Kombucha brewers absolutely love a good secondary fermentation.įirst, the new flavor, of course, second & above all, it’s the natural fizz that gets every kombucha brewer bubbling with life! The process of flavoring kombucha is what is commonly referred to as the Secondary Fermentation. Right now, if you’re thinking to yourself, how will some plain ol’ fermented tea tickle my tastebuds, then, wait for it! Flavoring kombucha has no limitations! From using herbs to spices to fruits and even vegetables, the possibilities are endless! These probiotics are absolutely crucial for maintaining our gut health! Other beneficial byproducts of the fermentation include the production of B vitamins, organic acids, digestive enzymes, trace alcohol, and finally carbon dioxide that gives it its natural effervescence.Īll these benefits put together and we've got ourselves a true superfood, Kombucha Tea! The SCOBY feeding on the sugar and tea, in turn, reproduces good bacteria and yeast in the form of probiotics. Still sounds simple, right? Well, what happens during fermentation is actually the complex biological part of the process. The fermentation process involves the Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast (SCOBY) being introduced to the ferment and feeding on the sugar and tea for 10 to 14 days to produce the magic that we call Kombucha!
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