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Relevant Kombucha Articles

Summarized and Reviewed by Mary Rose Aquino, RPm

In a small pilot study involving 12 participants with diabetes, researchers examined whether kombucha could help manage blood sugar levels. The study reported a modest reduction in fasting blood glucose levels among those who consumed kombucha daily compared to the control group. While the sample size was limited, the results suggest that kombucha shows promise for further research as a potential complementary aid in managing diabetes.

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2024

Modulating the Human Gut Microbiome and Health Markers through Kombucha Consumption: A Controlled Clinical Study

2024.07.1

Gertrude Ecklu-Mensah, Rachel Miller, Maria Gjerstad Maseng, Vienna Hawes, Denise Hinz, Cheryl Kim, Jack Gilbert

This research examined kombucha brewed with Gardenia jasminoides tea, revealing potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic properties. Statistical evaluation demonstrated significant health-promoting effects, making this unique kombucha variant a promising functional beverage.

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2024

Evaluating the Health Implications of Kombucha Fermented with Gardenia jasminoides Teas: A Comprehensive Analysis of Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Cytotoxic Properties

2024.12.15

Gayathree Thenuwara, Xu Cui, Zhen Yao, Bilal Javed, Azza Silotry Naik, and Furong Tian

This pilot study explored the potential of kombucha as a complementary intervention for diabetic management. Statistical analysis revealed a significant reduction in fasting blood glucose levels among participants consuming kombucha regularly. Despite the study's limited sample size, the promising results suggest further clinical trials could validate kombucha's anti-hyperglycemic properties.

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2023

Kombucha tea as an anti-hyperglycemic agent in humans with diabetes – a randomized controlled pilot investigation

2023.08.1

Chagai Mendelson, Sabrina Sparkes, Daniel J Merenstein, Chloe Christensen, Varun Sharma, Sameer Desale, Jennifer M Auchtung, Car Reen Kok, Heather E Hallen Adams, Robert Hutkins