What is cancer? Cancer can be grouped as more than 100 different diseases and develops all over the body [1]. Abnormal cells will divide uncontrollably leading to the destruction of body tissues. Genetic changes affect the bodys logical processes. The cells that grow uncontrollably may form a tumor that can be benign or cancerous. A cancerous tumor can grow and sometimes it spreads to other parts of the body. A benign tumor can grow, but it will not spread to other parts of the body. Some cancer types dont form a tumor. So why has cancer not been cured, when billions of Rands have been spent on research over the years? It is because cancer is very complex, not just one disease and one cure a one-size-fits-all cure is not possible. Cancer cells evade the immune system or suppress the normal immune response. A chemical compound can be added to the DNA of a cancer cell and suppress the activity of specific genes, causing cancer to hide in plain sight without causing an
immune response. Ingestion of kombucha fermented tea has been associated with many health benefits because there are claims that it is a prophylactic agent, but it has not been scientifically proven. The beneficial effects of kombucha tea are that the bioactive compounds act synergistically, meaning working together, to accomplish more than they could alone. Kombucha is a culture consisting of a symbiosis between acetic acid bacteria (e.g. Gluconobacter oxydans) and different yeasts (e.g. Saccharomyces sp.) and some lactic acid bacteria have also been isolated from some symbiotic kombucha culture. Kombucha tea is a fermented drink consisting of a mixture of the kombucha culture (bacteria and yeast), green and/or black tea, and sugar. Kombucha tea tastes slightly acidic and slightly carbonated. Based on personal observations and testimonials kombucha tea is safe for human consumption. Studies are analyzed to experimentally confirm the health benefits of kombucha tea.