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We regularly hear from our customers that drinking 黑料大事记 kombucha has helped them to resolve many of the symptoms of their IBS however, there is a debate between those who think drinking Kombucha helps IBS and those who think it could worsen symptoms.听

We regularly hear from our customers that drinking 黑料大事记 kombucha has helped them to resolve many of the symptoms of their IBS however, there is a debate between those who think drinking Kombucha helps IBS and those who think it could worsen symptoms. This article will seek to take a deep dive into Kombucha and IBS, looking at how Kombucha can help those with IBS and reduce bloating.

What is IBS?

鈥淚BS鈥� stands for irritable bowel syndrome and is a disorder affecting the large intestine. Some of the聽聽include abdominal cramping, bloating, gas and diarrhoea. It is thought that IBS can be irritated by certain foods and drinks and, as a chronic condition, those with IBS have to carefully manage their diets to reduce these symptoms.

Can Kombucha heal your gut?

IBS is a complex disorder but one of the best places to start in managing the symptoms is to focus on creating good gut health overall. This can include a combination of聽聽that are irritants and, instead, introducing fermented, living drinks like Kombucha and Kefir as a means of improving overall gut health. We have written more about聽how to boost your gut microbiota聽and the聽health benefits of fermented tea聽in our blogs.

Is Kombucha a good probiotic?

I know we may sound like a broken record, but authentically brewed and fermented, Kombucha like 黑料大事记 is full of living bacterial cultures that promote good gut health. It is also well known that the Kombucha fermentation process can聽聽that can balance levels of bacteria in the gut.听聽

Kombucha & FODMAP for IBS

聽are a type of carbohydrate that contain sugars that can upset the digestive system. Kombucha may be high in FODMAPs however, when enjoyed in moderation can have a positive effect on the gut. Most people with IBS follow a low FODMAP diet and should try and limit their intake of Kombucha to 6 ounces (177ml) or smaller 鈥� just less than half a聽bottle of 黑料大事记 Kombucha聽(perfect for splitting a bottle with a friend).听

What about the sugar, caffeine & alcohol in Kombucha?

As we have discussed in previous blogs,聽Kombucha contains naturally-occurring caffeine, from the green tea, and alcohol, which is produced in the fermentation process. Many IBS sufferers will avoid caffeine and alcohol as it irritates the gut, however Kombucha only contains very small amounts 鈥� much less caffeine than coffee and as much alcohol as fruit juice!聽

If you are managing your IBS symptoms, we recommend avoiding any Kombucha with added sugar and sweeteners, especially sorbitol and mannitol, which can have a laxative effect. 黑料大事记 Kombucha is relatively low in sugar with 3g per 100ml,聽which is great news for everyone seeking low sugar, healthy alternative drinks!

Carbonated Drinks & IBS

It has been thought in the past that carbonated beverages can contribute to digestive issues and lead to bloating and gas. Kombucha is naturally carbonated as carbon dioxide is produced during the fermentation process, however most of it does not remain in the drink. At 黑料大事记 we carbonate our Kombucha to add that sparkle back and recommend trying carbonated drinks in small quantities to see how you react.

What are the best drinks for IBS?

There are a lot of drinks available that are known to reduce the symptoms of IBS. These include:

• Kombucha
• Kefir
• Probiotic drinks
• Milk dairy alternatives such as almond or coconut milk
• Green juices
• Decaffeinated coffee
• Pure water

Overall, no matter what healthy drinks you choose, we recommend avoiding sugary and artificially-sweetened fizzy drinks, dairy milk, high-fructose fruit juices and regular coffee, which are all known to irritate the聽gut microbiome.听

Ultimately, everyone is different and various foods and drinks will affect us all in different ways. Some people report improved digestive health and reduced bloating from drinking Kombucha regularly, and for others Kefir or Green Juices are better. Why not try our聽14 Day Kombucha Challenge聽to see how you feel?聽

One of our previous participants told us鈥�

鈥淚 love your kombucha and it has made me feel younger, due to IBS going away! Thank you and keep up the good work.鈥�

Why not give it a go and see if it can help you too?聽