Kombucha tea is a fermented drink. Even though Kombucha tea is said to have
health benefits, it has not been proven by scientific evidence, and there have
been cases of adverse side effects reported.
I know of a teenager who has been in remission of
ulcerative colitis for months by following Dr. Poley's treatment plan. She decided to try some Kombucha tea due to
its advertised health benefits. The
brand she tried came from a reputable health foods store and contained very
little sugar. Unfortunately she soon had
intestinal bleeding, so she stopped drinking the tea and the bleeding gradually
disappeared.
If you have IBD, it may wise to avoid drinking
Kombucha tea.
You may find that teas such as blueberry, peach,
etc. can be a refreshing drink as ice tea in the hot summer. You can drink them without any sweetener or
add a little honey.
If you are interested in reading further about Kombucha tea,
the following are several websites that give some more general information and
also about adverse reactions:
May you enjoy this last month of summer!
Blessings,
Martha
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