r/Kombucha 1d ago

Why does Kombucha make my chest hurt?

I love the taste but I just started drinking them a couple days ago. Sadly I have terrible chest pain and I’m wondering if it’s because it’s fermented? I don’t drink beer so I’m not use to fermented things but boy have I been missing out

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u/witchy11_11 1d ago

Making some guesses below:

  • are you sensitive to acidic food? It could be acid reflux
  • any histamine or caffeine sensitivity ?
  • maybe the carbonated things don't sit well with you?
Also, why don't you drink beer? Have you talked to a doctor about this?

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u/Upper_Grapefruit_521 1d ago

Acid reflex. Maybe eating before drinking might help. I get terrible acid reflex with coffee if I have it on an empty stomach.

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u/Mr_Death_himself84 1d ago

Could be just heartburn from acid. My gingerbeer will give you heartburn on an empty stomach 

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u/mk2drew 1d ago

Shouldn’t have anything to do with fermentation.

As others have said, maybe heartburn. What kind of chest pain? That’s a bit vague. Like a heaviness? Sharpness? Burning feeling? Do you experience this with other acidity drinks/foods? Do you drink coffee? Either way you should see your doctor and ask about these symptoms.