India, June 10 -- There are several remedies found in our kitchen that we use to treat digestive ailments. One of them is drinking kombucha, which has gained popularity recently for its many reported benefits, including supporting digestive function. So much so that people have even started making it at home. But the question arises, does kombucha really help?

To understand, HT Lifestyle contacted Dr Kiran Shinde, a consultant - gastroenterology, Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Hadapsar, Pune. The gastroenterologist explained that kombucha is an alcoholic tea beverage containing various components, such as organic acids, antioxidants, and sometimes even living organisms.

Although such components have attracted scientists' attention ...