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Kimchi was found to lower fasting blood glucose (fasting blood sugar), total glucose, total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol). It was also documented that the fasting blood sugar levels were significantly lower in the high kimchi-intake group as compared to the low kimchi-intake group. Thus, greater consumption of kimchi leads to better fasting blood sugar levels and total cholesterol in young healthy adults. (Choi et. al., 2013).
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/jmf.2012.2563
Kimchi is a traditional Korean food that is fermented with probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB), with this LAB fermenting the cruciferous vegetable and other ingredients such as garlic, ginger, red pepper powder, etc. These mentioned ingredients’ health benefits would then have a boost to their health benefits. Thus the overall health benefits of kimchi are anticancer, antiobesity, anticonstipation, colorectal health promotion, probiotic properties, cholesterol reduction, fibrolytic effect, antioxidative and antiaging properties, brain health promotion, immune promotion, and skin health promotion. (Park et. al., 2014).
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/jmf.2013.3083
Kimchi is one of the probiotic-rich foods like yogurt, kefir, etc. It can help maintain a balanced gut microbiome, improve digestion, and help individuals who are diagnosed with GERD. This can help improve the overall digestive function and decrease the occurrence of acid reflux. (Herdiana, 2023).
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10458865/ #:~:text=Probiotic%2Drich%20foods%20like%20yoghurt,of%20acid%20reflux%20%5B123%5D.
Kimchi contains choline which is important to maintain your cells, muscles, nervous system, memory, and mood. It also contains vitamin K, which helps in blood clotting to prevent excessive blood loss, and to keep your bones from becoming brittle. Since kimchi is a fermented food, it contains lactobacilli bacteria that is a “good” bacteria to aid in maintaining a healthy digestion, thus reducing negative impact of gastrointestinal disorders. Vitamin C is also found in kimchi which helps boost your immune system. And lastly, kimchi is full of beta-carotene and other antioxidants which would all help in reducing the risk of serious health conditions such as stroke, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. (Reviewed by Sachdec, 2022).
https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-kimchi
Kimchi is an excellent source of:
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Folate
Iron
Niacin
Riboflavin
Beta-carotene
Choline
Potassium
Calcium
https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-kimchi
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-kimchi #1.-Nutrient-dense
Kimchi helps reduce or prevent obesity and prediabetes. It also helps prevent or slow down cell damage preventing diseases like cardiovascular diseases, cancer, gastrointestinal problems, and allergic reactions. It also synthesizes and produces vitamins such as vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12 and K. (Layno, 2022)
https://hellodoctor.com.ph/healthy-eating/nutrition-facts/the-health-benefits-of-kimchi-on-prediabetes-and-obesity/
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