Kefir vs. Kombucha Tea: Which One is Healthier?

Kefir and kombucha have some incredible health benefits—find out why! In this video, we’re going to talk about the differences between kefir and kombucha tea. Which one is healthier?

Timestamps
0:00 Introduction: Kefir vs. kombucha tea
0:45 The benefits of kefir
1:38 The benefits of kombucha tea
2:25 Which one is healthier?
2:35 Share your success story!

Take a look at the health benefits of kefir and kombucha.

- Kefir -
• Contains lactic acid bacteria, which can live in the body
• Allows us to digest lactose easier
• Helps regulate bowel movements
• Reduces inflammation
• Supports the immune system
• Reduces risk of colon cancer and polyps
• Helps you lose weight
• Similar benefits as sauerkraut and kimchi

- Kombucha tea -
• Contains acetic acid bacteria, which can’t live in the body (needs oxygen)
• Byproducts of acetic acid bacteria are beneficial
• Helps normalize your blood sugars
• Helps normalize your blood pressure
• Reduces inflammation
• Supports digestion
• Decreases pathogens
• Increases mineral absorption

Which one is healthier? This is a hard call. Kefir and kombucha tea have their unique benefits. Give both a try and see what you think of them.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching. I hope this helped explain the benefits of kefir and kombucha tea. I’ll see you in the next video.

[bronwynreijnders]

I've started fermenting my own kefir.
I've got it down to a beautiful, smooth yogurt texture.
I also made a few batches of cream cheese from the occasional overfermented batch.
I LOVE it

[jimr]

Easy choice for me...I've tried kefir several times and generally cannot stand it. On the other hand, I'm okay with kombucha so I drink this one occasionally along with plenty of green tea. Besides plenty of cruciferous vegetables, I also eat sauerkraut and beets regularly so I think I'm doing enough right things. Cheers.

[drewfast]

I prefer Kefir. It has done wonders for my gut.

[madaxe]

Both... kefir in the morning, kombucha in the afternoon

[walker.]

I enjoy Kefir a lot. Seems to be fine for my gastritis...

[ANTHONYGL]

I'm a kombucha home brewer. Does kombucha have too much sugar is a slightly complicated question. The process is simple enough. You start by brewing some strong, sweet black/green tea, let it cool to no more than lukewarm, pour the tea into your fermentation vessel and then placing the kombucha symbiot in the vessel too. The kombucha will float and spread out over the surface of the tea to take up all the available surface area.
You definitely start out with a sweet tea and it turns sour the longer you let it ferment. Kombucha is a sweet/sour drink and how sweet or sour it is is up to the brewer. If you let it brew long enough then it will become as sour as apple cider vinegar.
Numerous commercial kombucha teas are left a little sweet because the public isn't into drinking things as sour as straight apple cider vinegar. Sugar free Kombucha's are not however better. I don't consider them to be kombucha at all and if you look carefully at the ingredients there are artificial sweeteners in them.
Kombucha is sweet/sour and how sweet and how sour is totally up to the brewer. If its not sweet/sour then its not good kombucha.

[Midwest..]

For me Kefir in morning 30 minute before lunch and Kombucha evening 30 minute after dinner 😊 😋

[darinsmith]

You are earning my trust.. I used to drink lemon water in the morning and a shot of apple cider vinegar at night.. i have started to eat eggs again along with sausage, bacon, ham.. I am also using extra virgin olive oil in my salads.. i just started my first batch of kefir so i will have you let you know how that goes..

[annamarkham-roberts]

I got my first kefir start from a very good friend that was using it and other foods to heal from cancer

[ZCOH]

I had kombucha drink recently and it messed up my stomach that day. Kefir seems to be good for my Gastro reflux

[robrobinson]

Ferment, ferment, ferment! When you can where you can! Love water kefir and kombucha both . Brew my own. Bake my own sourdough sprouted wheat bread too. Destroys anti nutrients making the bread more digestible and with a lower glycemic index due to the fiber present in the dough. Does not kick up my blood glucose consumed in moderation.

[kae]

milk kefir has more different strains while water kefir has more beneficial yeast and friendly bacteria but less strains

[sturmim]

Yeah... i think Kombucha helped me a lot with my digestive problems. And I feel more energetic and less depressive. 👍
Now I add water kefir to my diet. I will see...

[peterkrauss]

I crave kefir. I eat it with burnt ezekiel bread and almond butter. My bad yeast level has improved greatly by muscle testing. I'm gonna see if my body likes kombucha today.
BTW your video on ibs/iodomere saved my life...I had it. My thyroid was allowing urine to get into my bowel. What a ñightmare. Now I'm finding my thyroid isn't controlling my liver giving rise to liver toxins in my blood, my body using hernias to vent the toxins.
Thanks for all your help.

[marybethleib]

Kefir...hands down! Kombucha can be too sweet or fruity for me. I do not have a sweet palate ...more savory/sour which is why I prefer kefir. I use it in dips and pasta salads. The “tang” just ups the flavor profile.

[EmilyYait]

being Russian..kefir is like our thing! love it..)) so many benefits. I am sure most Europeans agree on that

[HermaeusM]

I get the plain Kefir with no flavoring or sugar (sour and almost undrinkable for some). Then I simply add a 1/2 spoon of monk fruit/allulose. And then top it with a dash of pure cinnamon powder. It tastes much better and I know there is no hidden sugar or other additives. It’s a daily beverage and my body has been thanking me so far ❤

I loooove Kefir Dr Berg. Can one drink too much of it? I think it has kept psoriasis flares at bay for me. That’s my success story

[hotwheels]

This winter I started making water and milk kefir....and I only got sick once and it lasted 2 to 3 days. Usually, I get sick 3 or 4 times a winter along with will keep drinking kefir forever. I will try to make beets kvass this week sometime and add that to my diet.

[JEP-Tech]

Why not have both? There's the answer. Just be mindful of the sugar content and not have too much of either on a given day.