Kombucha has been linked to everything from better digestion to improved mood, but most research is still early stage. Here's an honest look at what the evidence actually supports.
Kombucha's most recent rise to fame first began in the early 1990s, thanks in part to many articles touting its health benefits. One such article from the New Age Journal detailed an account of an HIV-positive man who claimed that kombucha helped improve his T-cell count. Because of this, the tea became extremely popular among those with HIV and AIDS. However, there is no evidence supporting these claims. Additionally, due to the large number of bacteria in kombucha, it is likely dangerous for people with weakened immune systems, including those with HIV or AIDS.

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