fermented foods

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Fermented Foods

Fermented foods are foods and beverages that have undergone controlled microbial growth and fermentation. They are rich in probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that promote gut health. Examples include yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi.

Category
Food
Molecular Formula
N/A
Mechanism of Action
Fermented foods contain live bacteria that, when ingested, join the existing community of gut microbes. They promote gut health through their contribution to a diverse gut microbiota, production of short-chain fatty acids, and modulation of the immune system.
Evidence Grade
B

Other Names

  • Probiotic Foods
  • Cultured Foods

Primary Benefits

  • Improves gut health
  • Boosts immune system
  • May improve mental health
  • Promotes cardiovascular health

Recommended Dosage

Unit servings
Quantity 1-2
Frequency daily

Side Effects

  • Bloating
  • Gas
  • Allergic reactions

Precautions

  • People with weakened immune systems or serious illnesses should consult with a healthcare professional before consuming
  • People with histamine intolerance should avoid

Interactions

  • Antibiotics: consuming fermented foods could help restore gut bacteria after antibiotic treatment

Key References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24912386
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24290641
Improving Health With Stronger Brain-Body Connection | Huberman Lab Essentials
Enhancing Health Through Understanding Body Signals and Internal Connections 17:11 0
“the best way to adjust your microbiome is to ingest certain types of foods... fermented foods far outperformed the high-fiber diet.”

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The Root Cause of Metabolic Dysfunction w/ Dr. Casey Means
Understanding Metabolic Health: Risks, Dysfunction, and Dietary Recommendations 1:14:33 0
“the fermented foods right because they'd be fermenting and processing in the Indigenous way you know to basically preserve nutrients for the winter”

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Dr. Robert Lustig: How Sugar & Processed Foods Impact Your Health
Understanding the Complex Relationship Between Nutrition and Metabolic Health 3:11:58 0
“fermented foods short chain fatty acids all good”

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How Different Diets Impact Your Health | Dr. Christopher Gardner
Influence of Diets on Health: Insights, Challenges, and Recommendations 1:35 0
“We also discuss the role of fiber in the diet and the emerging science on fermented foods and their powerful anti-inflammatory effects.”

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How Different Diets Impact Your Health | Dr. Christopher Gardner
Influence of Diets on Health: Insights, Challenges, and Recommendations 2:32:15 0
“this study convinced me to eat low sugar fermented foods every single day.”

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How Different Diets Impact Your Health | Dr. Christopher Gardner
Influence of Diets on Health: Insights, Challenges, and Recommendations 2:35:24 0
“Yogurt, kafir, kombucha, kimchi, and sauerkraut. Those are the five main things. Low sugar fermented foods.”

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How Different Diets Impact Your Health | Dr. Christopher Gardner
Influence of Diets on Health: Insights, Challenges, and Recommendations 1:58:26 0
“fermented foods are good. Like no matter whether they're eating the yogurt or the kimchi or the sauerkraut because not everybody ate the same proportions of the different things. It's like across the whole group the benefits were clear.”

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