"Kombucha's Probiotics Mimic Fasting to Reduce Fat Stores"

A study has found that the microbes in kombucha tea can induce changes in fat metabolism in the intestines of a model worm species similar to those seen during fasting. The probiotic microbes in kombucha alter gene expression related to fat metabolism, leading to reduced fat stores in the worms. While more research is needed to confirm these effects in humans, the findings suggest that kombucha's reported health benefits may be linked to its probiotic microbes and their impact on metabolism.