Composition of Kombucha:

Various Enzymes - live enzymes

Acetic acid - detoxifier

Carbonic acid - presents in blood aids in CO2 release and regulation of blood pH levels.

Folic Acid - a B vitamin, works with vitamin B12 in reducing homocysteine, a risk factor for heart disease. Supplementation may prevent, correct deficiencies caused by, or be helpful with, Aging, Cancer, Crohn's disease, Heart disease (atherosclerosis & hypercholesterolemia), Immunodepression (including AIDS & CFIDS), Memory loss (including Alzheimer's disease), Osteoporosis, Periodontal disease.

Gluconic acid - acts as a food preservative and is a product of the breakdown of glucose.

Glucuronic acid - Vital to detoxification of the body also produced by the healthy human liver. A precursor for mucopolysaccharide which helps in the prevention of the aging of skin tissue. There is a scientific dispute as to wheter or not Kombucha contains this acid or its precusors. Trying to understand this debate and who is right or wrong will give you a headache.

L(+) Lactic acid - detoxifier, assist blood circulation, helps prevent bowel decay and constipation. Aids in balancing acids and alkaline in the body and believed to help in the prevention of cancer by helping to regulate blood pH levels.

Usnic acid - inhibits viruses an anti-bacterial agent.

Amino acids (various) - anti-aging properties, aids in the body's production of Growth Hormone (GH). Hydroxy acids (various)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) - believed to aid in the prevention of arthritic conditions, atherosclerosis, cancer, free radical damage, skin aging, stroke, brain cell aging, and a immune system stimulant

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) - believed to aid in the prevention of allergies, arthritic conditions.

Vitamin B3 (Niacin, niacinamide) - believed to aid in prevention of arthritic conditions, hair loss and free radical damage. Aids in healing of skin tissue. Promotes sexual excitation and stamina, also used as a tranquilizer substitute in high doses.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) - believed to aid in the prevention of atherosclerosis, free radical damage, obesity, rheumatism, stroke, and promotes "sex flush" and orgasm.

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin, cyanocobalamin) - believed to aid in memory and learning functions.

Vitamin C (from Lactic acid) - numerous known health benefits (SEE PAGE titled Vitamin C)

My Kombucha tea  has been activated with MRET machine and flavored with small amounts of grape juice or cherry juice. When I drink the Kombucha I add my favorite Isotonix supplments. www.RN4u2.Isotonix.com

Kombucha is alternately known as a Chinese tea, a plant, or a mushroom. But it's not really any of these. It's a living culture of beneficial microorganisms, and in Kombucha's case, the whole is infinitely greater than the sum of its parts! My Kombucha is delicately cultured - some liken it to fermentation - for 14 days. During this period, essential nutrients form like active enzymes, viable probiotics, amino acids, antioxidants and polyphenols. All of these combine to create an elixir that immediately works with the body to restore balance and vitality. Kombucha has been used for hundreds of years throughout the world as a daily health tonic.

The culture is called a SCOBY, Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria & Yeast.
The culture resembles a light brown, tough, gelatinous disk and because it's a living, growing entity, it can regenerate and create new cultures with every batch.

Kombucha is “hydroponic” which means that it grows in water as opposed to soil. Therefore, it does not have the opportunities for contamination like soil-based foods (i.e. meat, fruit, or vegetables). In addition, Kombucha contains natural anti-bacterial properties that can prevent the presence of unfavorable microbial growth.

WHAT IT IS:
Totally raw
All natural
Organic
Naturally anti-bacterial/anti-fungal
Low in carbohydrates
Low calorie
Naturally rejuvenating
Vegan
Kosher

KOMBUCHA-

The Kombucha Culture, sometimes mistakenly referred to as a mushroom, is a symbiotic colony of yeast and bacteria (the friendly type). Kombucha Tea is made by combining the culture, with a mixture of black/green or white tea, and sugar. The ingredients are allowed to "ferment", usually from 7-10 days. The resulting beverage contains dozens of elements, many of which are known to promote healing for a variety of conditions.

The Kombucha culture feeds on the sugar and, in exchange, produces other valuable substances which change into the drink: glucuronic acid, glucon acid, acetic acid, lactic acid, vitamins, amino acids, antibiotic substances, and other products. The Kombucha culture is, therefore, a real tiny biochemical factory.

WHAT IT IS: Brewed, sweetened and fermented tea, drunk cold.

The policies of the F.D.A. prevent us from stating that Kombucha cures any ailment. They require scientific studies be done before claims can be made. Studies cost many millions of dollars. The pharmaceutical industry which works closely with the F.D.A. is unwilling to conduct such studies on home cures. The F.D.A. does not conduct such studies.

Even two thousand years of positive anecdotal information about Kombucha is not good enough for the F.D.A. They will not allow us to state that Kombucha can cure any illnesses. We therefore do not make any such claim. . . So as to avoid getting nasty letters from them.

I HAVE HEARD THAT SOME PEOPLE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS HAVE DECREASED SYMPTOMS WHEN DRINKING KOMBUCHA, THESE CONDITIONS ARE:

acne
aging (increased longevity)
A.I.D.S
anaerobic dysentery
angina
arteriosclerosis
arthritis
asthma
balding
bladder infections
blood cholesterol (lowering)
boils
bronchitis
cancers
candida
chronic enterocolitis
chronic fatigue syndrome
chron's disease
colds, prevention
conjunctivitis
constipation
coronary heart diseases
depression
diabetes 
dysentery
eczema
enterocolitis
fibromyalgia
flu
fluid retention
follicular
gastritis
glycolysis reduction
gout
graves disease
hair graying
hair loss
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
H.I.V.
hypertony
hypertension
impotence
immune system (strengthen)
incontinence
infectious diarrhea
insomnia
interstitial cystitis
intestinal inflammations
intestinal parasite
irritable bowel syndrome
kidney stones & ailments
low blood pressure
low energy
lupus
menopause
multiple sclerosis
obesity
osteoarthritis
parkinson's disease
P.M.S.
pneumococcae
prostate conditions
psoriasis
rheumatic conditions
rheumatoid arthritis
sleep disorders
staph infections
thyroid disease
tonsillitis
tumors
ulcerated mucosa
ulcerative colitis
weight loss
wrinkles, skin
xerophtalmia
yeast infection