Parade - Kombucha Health Benefits - Dr. Katie Takayasu
There’s a good chance you’ve seen someone sipping kombucha after a yoga class (back in the before times) or passed by a colorful display of the fermented drink at Whole Foods and been slightly curious; not only about its taste but also about how the heck it is pronounced. Kombucha—pronounced kuhm-boo-chuh—is estimated to have originated in China centuries ago, before it gained popularity in the United States in the 1980s.
This fizzy beverage has had a resurgence in the health and wellness world, with both the drink and homebrew kits sold at major grocery retailers across the country. So, what exactly is kombucha, and is it really as healthy as they say? Here’s what the experts say.