, Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Kombucha Microbes Mimic Fasting Effects , Study Finds March 29, 2024 PLOS ONE In a recent study , scientists discovered that the microbes found in the popular fermented drink kombucha tea can alter fat metabolism in the intestines of worms , similar to the effects of fasting . The research , led by Robert Dowen at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , was published on March 28 in the journal PLOS . Genetics Kombucha tea has gained popularity in recent years , with many claiming it has various health benefits , such as lowering blood pressure , preventing cancer , and protecting against metabolic disease and liver toxins . These benefits are thought to be linked to the drink’s