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Is kombucha really good for you?

Posted at 8:25 AM, Sep 24, 2018
and last updated 2018-09-24 11:25:53-04

Kombucha is brewing a lot of interest among health nuts because of its so-called medicine-like properties. But, is it actually good for you?

The process of making the bubbly drink is pretty straightforward. Dry yeast and bacteria are added into a batch of steeped tea.

The tea is transformed into kombucha and is supposedly filled with billions of probiotics.

This is one of the main reasons people are willing to pay $5 a bottle.

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Experts say there has not been enough research yet about kombucha to determine if there really is a health benefit. 

But, it may be a better alternative to soda.