This acidic drink supports healthy digestion because it is full of probiotics. While some good bacteria already live in our gut, we can boost our health and immune system by consuming even more (aka probiotics), which have been shown to boost our immune system and aid in digestion. Whoa, a drink can help my immune system? The way it works is that probiotics strengthen our intestinal barrier and stimulate disease-fighting proteins called antibodies. It is these antibodies that help keep us healthy when strep throat or the flu are "going around".

Moreover, the healthy bacteria provided by fermented foods can be beneficial to our digestive systems. When it comes to our GI tract, probiotics keep the accumulation of harmful bacteria in check and (bonus!) reduces bloat... which (hooray!) means it's basically belly-flattener. While the fizz and sparkle of the drink tend to bloat me immediately after I drink a bottle, within two hours that bloat goes away, and I'm left with a flatter, less irritated stomach.

According, to the Mayo Clinic, "there's encouraging evidence that probiotics may help treat diarrhea, especially following treatment with certain antibiotics, prevent and treat vaginal yeast infections and urinary tract infections, treat irritable bowel syndrome, speed treatment of certain intestinal infections, and prevent or reduce the severity of colds and flu". Not only have I not had a yeast infection or UTI since beginning my Kombucha "regime", I also have stayed cold and flu-free during peak cold and flu season- a feat worth noting for someone who takes NYC public transportation and is constantly surrounded by people.