When taken as a supplement, this bacterium may offer several benefits, including treating conditions like hay fever and certain types of diarrhea 12 , 13 , 14 , Fermentation also creates an environment that allows other friendly bacteria to thrive and multiply. These include probiotics , which are live microorganisms that offer health benefits when consumed in large amounts 16 , Keep in mind that many of these findings are related to high-dose probiotic supplements and not the amounts found in a typical serving of kimchi.
The probiotics in kimchi are believed to be responsible for many of its benefits. Nonetheless, more research on the specific effects of probiotics from fermented foods is needed 9 , 33 , Fermented foods like kimchi offer probiotics, which may help prevent and treat several conditions.
The Lactobacillus bacterium in kimchi may boost your immune health. Because TNF alpha levels are often elevated during infection and disease, a decrease indicates that the immune system is working efficiently 36 , A test-tube study that isolated Lactobacillus plantarum from kimchi likewise demonstrated that this bacterium has immune-enhancing effects A specific strain of Lactobacillus found in kimchi may boost your immune system, though further research is necessary.
Probiotics and active compounds in kimchi and other fermented foods may help fight inflammation 39 , For example, a mouse study revealed that HDMPPA, one of the principal compounds in kimchi, improved blood vessel health by suppressing inflammation In another mouse study, a kimchi extract administered at 91 mg per pound of body weight mg per kg daily for 2 weeks lowered levels of inflammation-related enzymes Meanwhile, a test-tube study confirmed that HDMPPA displays anti-inflammatory properties by blocking and suppressing the release of inflammatory compounds Chronic inflammation is not only associated with numerous illnesses but also accelerates the aging process.
Interestingly, kimchi possibly prolongs cell life by slowing this process. In a test-tube study, human cells treated with kimchi demonstrated increased viability, which measures overall cell health, as well as showed an extended life span regardless of their age Still, overall research is lacking.
Many more studies are needed before kimchi can be recommended as an anti-aging treatment. A test-tube study indicates that kimchi may slow the aging process, though more research is necessary. Vaginal yeast infections occur when the Candida fungus, which is normally harmless, multiplies rapidly inside the vagina.
Over 1. As this fungus may be developing resistance to antibiotics, many researchers are looking for natural treatments. Test-tube and animal studies suggest that certain strains of Lactobacillus fight Candida.
One test-tube study even found that multiple strains isolated from kimchi displayed antimicrobial activity against this fungus 46 , 47 , Probiotic-rich foods like kimchi may help prevent yeast infections, though research is in the early stages. Fresh and fermented kimchi are both low in calories and may boost weight loss A 4-week study in 22 people with excess weight found that eating fresh or fermented kimchi helped reduce body weight, body mass index BMI , and body fat.
Additionally, the fermented variety decreased blood sugar levels Keep in mind that those who ate fermented kimchi displayed significantly greater improvements in blood pressure and body fat percentage than those who ate the fresh dish Research indicates that kimchi may reduce your risk of heart disease This may be due to its anti-inflammatory properties, as recent evidence suggests that inflammation may be an underlying cause of heart disease 52 , 53 , In an 8-week study in mice fed a high cholesterol diet, fat levels in the blood and liver were lower in those given kimchi extract than in people in the control group.
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