There is no universal suggested dose; nonetheless, kombucha, like all things in the diet, should be used in moderation. Our recommendation is 250 to 350ml each day.

Yes, they are both great drinks to have on your daily diet.

We recommend drinking it cold. Never shake. After opening keep refrigerated and consume it within 3 days.

Yes, they are considered safe during pregnancy. Nonetheless, always consult with your attending doctor before consuming it, explain if you already used to drink or are now introducing, and follow the healthcare professional how to adapt to the pregnancy.

Yes, a lot of studies have shown that since probiotics are not absorbed into the blood they are unlikely to be transferred into breast milk. However, we encourage that you always ask and follow the directions of the accompanying pediatrician.

According to the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, from the age of 12 months, the child should be integrated into the family diet, reinforcing or adopting good eating habits, and it should be considered whether there is a family history of allergy. Thus, kombucha can be included in the child's diet, but we recommend always consulting with the doctors who is accompanying it and following his advice.

Yes, there is no evidence advising against that, but they have a lot of live bacteria and, therefore, we must have a balance. If you are taking a probiotics supplement, bare in mind that you should drink only up to 350ml of kefir and kombucha. If you want to eat fermented foods besides those, reduce the amount you drink to 200ml a day, for example.

No. we produce everything from scratch and grow our own SCOBYs - both for The GUTsy Captain Kombucha and for The GUTsy Captain Kombucha Zero. We only use high quality, 100% natural ingredients, with no artificial colours and flavours, organic, vegan and gluten free.

A SCOBY, which stands for “symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast,” is an ingredient used in the fermentation and production of kombucha.

All kombucha contains a small amount of alcohol that is created during the fermentation process, but usually it’s not enough for a person to feel its effects.
The GUTsy Captain Kombucha and GUTsy Captain Kombucha Zero contain less than 0.5% alcohol by volume and are sold as non-alcoholic beverages. For your reference, it contains similar levels of alcohol as an over-ripe banana, a fresh orange juice, or two slices of brown bread. A beer typically contains around 5% alcohol, and a 5-ounce glass of wine has around 12% alcohol. Kombucha is considered a non-alcoholic drink.

No. We have formulated our kefir to not contain any alcohol and is safe for the whole family. Only trace amounts of less than or equal to 0.1% ABV is present. It is classified as a non-alcoholic beverage.

Probiotics are bacteria naturally present in the human body, especially in the gut. Basically they create communities in gut walls, reproduce themselves and function as a barrier for bad bacteria, toxins and other strange particles that enter the body. They also help produce a lot of substances that help bowel movements, digest fibres, produce short chain fatty acids, help produce hormones, and protect our immune system. Therefore, they are indeed very healthy for us.

Probiotics are live bacteria and prebiotics are fibres or dead bacteria that serve as food for probiotics.

Probiotics are colonies of bacteria that live all over the gut walls and protect them from toxins and other bad bacteria. They contribute to the digestion of fibre, help bowel movements and produce a lot of much needed hormones.

The gut is considered a second brain because we produce lots of hormones, including serotonin and melatonin (the hormones of happiness and sleepiness) in the gut. It is the organ that decides what is absorbed to the blood and what it depletes from the body. Basically it can control a lot of physiological processes that are fundamental for our energy, immune function, humour, weight management, sleep and so on.

The gut is considered a second brain because we produce lots of hormones, including serotonin and melatonin (the hormones of happiness and sleepiness) in the gut. Furthermore gut bacteria produces a lot of short chain fatty acids, that play an important role in synaptic transmission, memory and concentration.

Yes, there are countless studies on the subject, including books for the general public that talk about it. According to our Nutricionist, a good example is "Gut : the inside story of our body's most under-rated organ", by Giulia Enders.

Because it is the second most emotional organ in the body. It has a nervous system of its own, which affects bowel movements, gas production and water retention according to the feelings that we have. That is also the reason why there is a disease called Irritable bowel syndrome.

Yes, they are a natural source of gut bacteria, which helps with bowel movements and production of digestive substances.

Gut bacteria helps maintain gut cell integrity and improves all the digestive processes. Therefore, it helps absorb less toxins and fat, which is important for maintaining a healthy weight. Besides, it helps controlling our satiety hormone production, which contributes to less compulsive and emotional eating episodes.

The skin is the biggest organ in the human body, and it is intimately connected to diet and intestinal health. A healthy gut enables for proper nutrient absorption from the food, resulting in better skin.

We can say that they help the body absorb less toxins and retain less water. So, in a sense, we can consider them diuretics. But, they don't deplete minerals like diuretics usually do. Besides, they are a good source of water which is important to keep the body hydrated and the kidneys well functioning.

Yes, gut bacteria protects the body from toxins and bad bacteria that causes inflammation and slows down our metabolism.

Absolutely! About 70% of our immune system cells are concentrated around the gut walls and their only protection is, in fact, gut bacteria. We can imagine them as little soldiers protecting our china wall :)

Yes. The gut has billions of probiotic bacteria living in it. If they are a strong community, bowel movements are great and you can poop at least once a day. But, if we have uninvited neighbours, taking homes from our probiotics, bowel movements turn out irregular. They can be super slow or, on the contrary, react really fast to foods, cause you cramps, gases and dilated stomach.

Yes, in fact, a large quantity of hormones are produced in the gut, including serotonin and melatonin, the so called hormones of happiness and sleepiness, super important for our mood. But, we need a healthy gut for that, which means, we need a lot of good probiotic bacteria in our life.

Yes, Kombucha and kefir are a natural source of iron and vitamin B12 due to the fermentation process which is very important for our energy levels.

In healthy individuals, there are no known side effects from consuming kombucha. If you have a medical condition, consult the doctor before consuming kombucha.

We make it our priority to create the best tasting 100% kombucha in the market. All our recipes have been created using the best quality ingredients, to allow us to obtain the best taste. Having in mind that taste is king in the moment of choosing a drink, in the GUTsy Captain Kombucha Zero we have worked in a recipe that has also a great taste, but with no sugar, and maintaining the health benefits of an 100% authentic kombucha.

We know taste is a key driver, when deciding to drink or eat something. But also, that there is a growing consumer concern about sugar levels. So, we decided to develop a recipe that respects the authentic process of brewing a kombucha, with all its benefits, but having as a result a sparkling and delicious Kombucha with zero sugar. It took us more than one year of trial and error, but we got there. Resuming, we developed a longer fermentation process where at the end there is no sugar left. The details are our secret.

The kombucha bacteria do not need sugar to survive.

GUTsy Captain Kombucha Zero is a Kombucha with zero sugar and the recipe has also zero calories because all the sugar is consumed during fermentation.

This means that in our fermentation process tea ferments with SCOBY. We do not use any type of concentrate, additive or preservative in the production of our kombucha.
We produce our Kombucha in the same way as the original Chinese recipe.

Our bottles are 100% recyclable and 100% BPA free.
Our Kombucha and Kombucha zero 400ml bottles also have 30% rPET.
Our target is to have 100% rPET in all our PET bottles until the end of 2022.
It is a big concern of ours to improve our environmental footprint. Balancing the best way to deliver our products with quality and safety. Example of that is that we’ve launched cans and we are working on a glass option.

Minding the gut and making better life decisions means being true to yourself, following your inner voice and not letting other people dictate what you do and who you are. That´s what we aim to inspire with our brand. You (and your gut) know what´s best for you and your body. So take control of your health, your nutrition, your emotions and your life because you´re the captain of your life.

It’s a reminder to make the most important decisions based on our intuition, with the emotional side and not with the rational side. It is a wake-up call not to trust the ego, not to follow the status quo, the politically correct, what is fashionable, what others say is right or wrong. It means that, when in doubt, we should always rely on our gut feeling.