You may have heard claims that kombucha, a fermented tea drink, can be helpful for a wide variety of physical health conditions. But what about mental health disorders like schizophrenia? Here’s what you should know. What Is the Gut Microbiome? The trillions of bacteria in your intestines make up your gut microbiome. Many things can … Read more
We don’t really know what causes or cures Crohn’s disease, says Diane R. Javelli, a dietitian with the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. But we do know this: If you have Crohn’s, it’s harder to maintain the balance of “bad” and “good” bacteria in your gut. You have fewer of the type … Read more
SOURCES: Annals of Epidemiology: “Kombucha: a systematic review of the empirical evidence of human health benefit.” Cleveland Clinic: “Probiotics.” Mayo Clinic: “Rheumatoid arthritis.” Sonya Angelone, registered dietitian nutritionist; spokeswoman, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Julie Kapp, PhD, associate professor, health management and informatics, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia. Aaron Emmel, PharmD, pharmacotherapy … Read more
There’s been a lot of buzz lately that kombucha, a fermented drink that’s become popular on supermarket shelves, may help with multiple sclerosis (MS). The fizzy drink, which is made from tea, sugar, bacteria, and yeast, is rich with probiotics, which are good for your digestive system. Kombucha tea also has polyphenols, which are … Read more