Helps Prevent Certain Types of Cancer
Studies show that kombucha prepared from green, black, or oolong tea leaves, fermented at 15 days, shows significant promise in fighting cancer cells. Researchers also discovered that the elevated concentration of tea polyphenols and high levels of antioxidants present in kombucha also warded the spread and growth of cancer cells. In addition, studies have shown that there’s a considerable possibility that polyphenols can block the mutation and growth of cancer cells. Researchers also believe that polyphenols are critical in promoting cancer cell death.
In a different study, researchers showed that kombucha prepared from black and green tea leaves were toxic to Caco-2 colorectal cancer cells. In addition, researchers have proven that drinking kombucha can help inhibit the growth of pathogenic enteric bacteria, a potentially rich source of antioxidation needed to combat cancer cell growth and be toxic against certain cancer types.
Drinking kombucha has also been cited as a possible way to prevent prostate cancer. However, researchers discovered that various chemicals found in kombucha resulted in the downregulation of angiogenesis stimulators, which can cause the development of prostate cancer cells.
