Kombucha is a fizzy fermented black or green tea made with a SCOBY, a "symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast." This now-popular drink hit health food stores in recent years, touted as an "immortal health elixir." While it might not be the cure-all it is reputed to be, many health benefits are cited. Drink only unpasturized kombucha, however, as pasteurization kills gut-healthy probiotics.

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