India, Aug. 16 -- By incorporating probiotic-rich fermented foods into your diet, you may experience improved digestive health and overall well-being. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Chetan Kalal, consultant hepatologist and transplant physician at Saifee Hospital, said, "For generations, Indian kitchens have quietly celebrated the art of fermentation - from the tangy bite of kanji to the comforting creaminess of homemade dahi." Also read | How to brew your kombucha just right

Dr Kalal added that kombucha, a fizzy fermented tea, has bubbled its way into cafes, health stores, and Instagram feeds - but behind the trend, what does science really say?

Dr Kalal explained, "Kombucha is brewed by fermenting sweetened tea with a symbiotic...