When tragedy strikes, as it has in Japan, people are forced to confront questions they never thought to ask before. In this case, there are serious questions about radiation, its effects on the body and how to protect oneself in both the short and long term, provoking an unnecessary run on iodine pills.
There is a growing chorus in favor of eating fermented and macrobiotic foods and drinking Kombucha to help protect against radiation. But is there any basis that the health benefits of Kombucha extend into this arena?
At least 3 studies from the last few years indicate that YES; Kombucha can help reduce the negative effects of radiation exposure in humans. Alrighty, let’s put on our thinking caps and delve into the anecdotes, legends and science behind this assertion.
( To Be Continued )
Resources:
Does kombucha tea attenuate the hepato-nepherotoxicity induced by a certain environmental pollutant?
Possible Protective Effect of Kombucha Tea Ferment on Cadmium Chloride Induced Liver and Kidney Damage in Irradiated Rats
Protective effect of kombucha mushroom (KM) tea on chromosomal aberrations induced by gamma radiation in human peripheral lymphocytes in-vitro
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