1.  Detoxification

Kombucha contains substantial amounts of glucuronic acid (GA).  GA is well known as a deoxidant.  In the body, it combines with toxins like pharmaceuticals and environmental pollutants.  It then converts them into compounds that are soluble and the body can excrete.   Drinking kombucha may also help prevent tissues from absorbing industrial toxins in the environment. 

2. Antioxidants

Kombucha contains abundant antioxidants including vitamins E, C, beta-carotene, and other carotenoids.  Like black tea, kombucha also contains polyphenols and other compounds with antioxidant powers.  But because it is fermented, kombucha is much more powerful than plain tea.  Its antioxidant activity has been found to be 100 times higher than vitamin C and 25 times higher than vitamin E.  For that reason, drinking traditional kombucha may help cure chronic illnesses caused by oxidative stress. 

3.  Energy

Kombucha sets iron free from black tea.  That helps increase levels of blood haemoglobin, and improves oxygen flow to tissues.   It also improves the body's absorption of other non-heme (plant-derived) iron. 

4.  Immunity

Oxidative stress suppresses the immune system but kombucha's high levels of vitamin C supports immunity.  Its antioxidant power also protects against cell damage, inflammatory diseases, suppressed immunity, and tumours.

5.  Gastric Illnesses

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are toxic to the gut.  They can lead to gastric ulcers. Indomethacin, a popular NSAID, can disrupt blood circulation to the stomach's mucous membrane.  Kombucha has been shown to effectively heal gastric ulceration.  The researchers believe the fermented tea protects the mucin content of the stomach.  Its antioxidant activity also protects the lining of the gut.  Kombucha also reduces gastric acid secretion that can damage the mucous membrane.  In fact, kombucha has been found as effective in healing ulcers as prescription omeprazole (brand name Prilosec).

6.  Obesity

Kombucha helps balance the metabolism.  Animal studies show the tea may cause weight loss by encouraging calorie restriction.

7.  Diabetes

Research dating back to 1929 found kombucha can decrease blood sugar levels.  More recent animal studies report that kombucha significantly reduces blood sugar levels in diabetic rats.  Another study suggested kombucha may be considered a candidate for the treatment and prevention of diabetes.

8.  Kidney Toxicity

Kombucha may help eliminate kidney damage caused by environmental pollutants and may be beneficial to patients suffering from renal impairment. Kombucha has also been used to prevent calcification in the kidney and may prevent the formation of kidney stones.

9.  Endothelial Function

Oxidative stress can damage the lining of blood vessels.  That damage is a precursor to atherosclerosis, and a threat to heart health.  Antioxidants in kombucha help promote regeneration of cellular walls in blood vessels.

10.  Atherosclerosis

In clinical trials involving 52 atherosclerotic patients with high cholesterol, kombucha helped lower levels to normal. In studies involving ducks, kombucha significantly reduced levels of LDL cholesterol and simultaneously raised HDL levels after just 10 days.  Other animal studies show kombucha may decrease total cholesterol as much as 45–52%.  It may also significantly decrease triglyceride and LDL levels while increasing HDL.

11.  Hypertension

Kombucha has been used to prevent headaches and dizziness caused by hypertension.  It's been recommended for treating high blood pressure.

12.  Anaemia

Organic acids found in kombucha convert trivalent iron compounds from plant sources to divalent iron ions.  This makes iron from plant sources more available to the body.  And vitamin C in kombucha enhances iron absorption.   Researchers suggest kombucha is particularly recommended for elderly people and vegetarians because it enhances the absorption of iron and helps prevent iron deficiency.

13.  Liver Function

Kombucha protects against liver toxicity in animals from overdoses of acetaminophen (Tylenol). Researchers suggest it might provide a useful therapy for humans as well.

14.  Nervous System

Kombucha contains several amino acids, methyl xanthine alkaloids (caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), and B vitamins (including folic acid-B9), necessary for normal metabolism in the nervous system.  It can help with headaches, nervousness, and epilepsy prevention.  It may also prevent depression in the elderly.

15.  Asthma

Daily kombucha may help asthma patients.  It contains significant amounts of theophylline, a bronchodilator.  The treatment dose of theophylline is 0.18–1.0 g daily.  Just one cup of kombucha contains about 1.44 mg.

16.  Joint Problems

Glucuronic acid in kombucha can be converted by the body into glucosamine, chondroitin-sulphate, and other polysaccharides and glycoproteins associated with cartilage, collagen, and the fluid that lubricates joints. It may also help relieve arthritis, rheumatism, and gout.