Kombucha is widely regarded as a digestive aid. It acts as an immediate digestive tonic, much like apple cider vinegar. It also colonizes the gut with friendly bacteria and yeasts. It is detoxifying for the liver, and generally cleans and rejuvenates the digestive system as a whole. Kombucha is believed to bring your body into balance to allow your body to heal naturally!
Interstingly although Kombucha is an acidic product around pH3, it is an ‘alkaline forming’ product which means it promotes alkalinity. Just like lemons they are acidic but alkalizing to our system.
Water Kefir is a more of a general probiotic beverage. It is a fermented beverage teeming with beneficial probiotic bacteria and it also contains a variety of enzymes and organic acids, and a range of B vitamins, vitamin K and folic acid and is an excellent non-dairy probiotic source. Kefir contains many compounds and nutrients, like biotin and folate, that help kick your immune system into gear and protect your cells.
In summary you could think of kefir as a drinkable probiotic supplement, and kombucha as a digestive aid. Both are awesomely good for you and should be included as part of our healthy diets.
