Lindsay Lohan May Need To Tell Kombucha Tea To SCRAM Too
Written by Vegetarian Star on June 1st, 2010 in Actresses, Food & Drink, Nutrition-Health-Fitness.
Lindsay Lohan has been rumored to be swapping alcohol for Kombucha tea since being slapped on the wrist, literally, with a SCRAM bracelet, a device that monitors her alcohol consumption, after a probation hearing about her 2nd DUI conviction.
When the words healthy and organic are slapped onto something a celebrity is consuming, the instinct is to instantly pick it up and pseudo experiment on yourself to see if it works. However, according to a Dr. on the Mayo Clinic’s website, you may be better off consuming heart healthy wine in moderation when you’re not driving than drinking Kombucha tea.
“In the case of Kombucha tea, there are reports of adverse effects such as stomach upset and allergic reactions. More worrying are the reports of toxic reactions and metabolic acidosis. In addition, the Food and Drug Administration cautions that the risk of contamination is high because Kombucha tea is often brewed in homes under nonsterile conditions. Lead poisoning also may be a risk if ceramic pots are used for brewing — the acids in the tea may leach lead from the ceramic glaze.”
There have been no human trials reported on the beneficial effects of Kombucha published in journals, although the reports of it aiding digestion, stimulating the immune system and other benefits are mainly from personal stories, lab and animal studies.
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