Turns out, you may be able to reap the benefits of fasting without actually fasting. According to a recent study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a simple bottle of kombucha has the potential to alter human fat metabolism, sans any strict dietary changes, and lower fat stores.
The study, published in the journal PLOS Genetics, explored an alternate method by which people can reduce fat accumulation and lower triglyceride (lipid) levels in the body. High levels of triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood, are associated with several serious health conditions, including liver and pancreas problems and cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, stroke, and heart failure. Making healthy lifestyle choices — like exercising regularly, limiting alcohol intake and consuming a diet that’s high in fibers and healthy fats — can greatly reduce triglyceride levels. But researchers stressed that it’s imperative to find new supplemental solutions, especially as modern diseases continue to be among the leading causes of early death.
