Life · 3 authors, 1 centre
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This narrative review synthesizes evidence on fermented vegetables and legumes, suggesting they may modulate gut microbiota and increase antioxidant potential, which could theoretically help prevent lifestyle diseases like obesity and diabetes.
This narrative review examines the potential health benefits of fermented vegetables and legumes in preventing lifestyle diseases such as obesity and metabolic syndrome. The review suggests that fermentation by lactic acid bacteria can increase the bioavailability of antioxidants like polyphenols and potentially modulate gut microbiota, with some cited human studies showing specific bacterial changes in obese women after kimchi consumption. The implications are that these foods may have pleiotropic health effects, but more rigorous human research is needed to establish clinical recommendations.
