buchababe90

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I was wondering if anyone else has gotten a headache/stomachache from drinking kombucha. I don't normally buy it, but bought a couple bottles because I want to make a SCOBY. I drank about half of one of the bottles (GT synergy) and felt gross. Does anyone else sometimes feel sick after drinking kombucha? I used to drink it more frequently a couple years ago and rarely had any side effects.

WYOBrews

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My sister makes that nasty crap. I tried it once and it had the same effect on me. I didn't feel too hot! Isn't it supposed to "clean" you out? I'll just have another beer! Thank You Very Much!!!

step

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That's funny (well I guess not really for you), I always feel better after drinking KT. It seems to calm my stomach and I often feel a boost in energy (psychosomatic?)... great after a LONG night I guess, I feel like its not for everyone, however, the benefits seem pretty well documented.

Vance71975

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It could possible be that your system needs to readjust to it, Often times our systems are so damaged from the S.A.D (Standard American Diet) that they respond poorly at first to things that are good for the body, i have heard this complaint from people who live on fast food/junk food when they have ate a salad, same principle the body gets used to processing what it normally gets, then it is a system shock when it gets something different.

If it is JUST a slight stomach ache or feeling "yuky" i would SLOWLY ease back into drinking Kombucha, say 4oz per day until you no longer get the stomach ache, Do remember our systems do not like rapid changes, but if you get ANY other symptoms such as a rash,difficulty breathing etc SEE A DOCTOR it could be an allergic reaction.

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buchababe90

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Thanks for the responses. My diet is pretty crappy and I take prescription medication, so that could be part of it. I'm kind of scared of kombucha now though.