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Re: Kombucha
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Donna Bruschi <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:28:43 +0000
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If it is a toxic mushroom that is causing the liver and/or gastro toxicity, then pasteurization is unlikely to help. Starting with the correct mushroom will.
If it is the kombucha bacteria causing the toxicity, then pasteurization may help but also negates the purpose of the kombucha which is to ingest living bacteria.  Warmly,Donna
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Date:    Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:20:51 +0000
From:    ANNE R EGLASH <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Kombucha

Hi Nikki,
I think drinking Kombucha is fine in reasonable amounts. I ran a quick pubmed search and found 2 case reports in the last 10 years, one of liver toxicity and one of gastrointestinal toxicity. I don't have access to the articles.
I suppose that if the mushroom used to make the tea is toxic, then it would cause harm to mom and baby.
If the Kombucha is pasteurized it might be safer.
Anne


Anne Eglash MD, IBCLC, FABM
Clinical Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Medical Director, UW Lactation Services
Medical Director, Mothers Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes
Founder and President of The Milk Mob, dedicated to building Breastfeeding Friendly Medical Systems and Communities


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