@article{01,
author = "Raaz K. Maheshwari and Bhanwar Lal Jat and Vikram Singh Chauhan and Khushboo Chaudhary",
abstract = "Kombucha is a beverage packed with mineralreplenishing
electrolytes. It's an energizing tonic, which
makes it a healthy alternative to popular drinks that are
often packed with caffeine and refined sugar. Kombucha
contains regenerative enzymes, bacteria and organic
macromolecules that support intestinal flora, stimulate the
immune system and balance the endocrine system. This
supports and increases the body's natural ability to heal
itself. It’s to be the secret to longevity, health, merriment and
virility. It aids strengthening the immune system; cell
detoxification; balance of the intestinal flora. All of which can
help with: digestive problems (including obesity and lack of
appetite); pH-balance; high blood-pressure; rheumatisms
and arthritis;, stress (work-related {{\&}} other), chronic fatigue
syndrome, insomnia; psoriasis, eczema, allergies, abscesses,
ulcers, hair-loss; PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) and
irritability! The Kombucha culture is a mix of a variety of
yeasts (similar to those used in beer) and bacteria (similar to
those used in yogurt) and a gelatinous cake called the
symbiot. This culture acts like a veritable biochemical
storehouse, transforming simple sugars into a multitude of
highly beneficial substances viz. several types of enzymes and
good bacteria; organic acids (acetic, lactic, D-gluconic, citric,
usnic, malic, butyric, oxalic and some others); vitamins C,
B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, amino acids; antioxidants, polyphenols,
and ",
issn = "2394-2894",
journal = "IJASM",
keywords = "SCOBY;Fermentation;Osmophillic Yeast Strains;Gluconic Acid;Prebiotics;AAB;Antioxidants;Polyphenols",
month = "Sept.- Oct.",
number = "1",
pages = "1-4",
title = "{R}evitalizing {K}ambucha {T}ea for {F}ascination {{\&}} {H}ilarity",
volume = "1",
year = "2014",
}