Want to lose weight and boost gut health? Study says, have this fermented food

Here's the food that helps in reducing body fat mass and also improving gut health by reducing inflammation and increasing good gut bacteria population.

There’s a new food on the block that can aid healthy weight management, address obesity and also improve gut health. A recent study led by Sung Wook Hong, World Institute of Kimchi, states that kimchi, the fermented food, might be the answer to good health that we have been looking for.

16% of the world’s population has obesity. However, having kimchi on a regular basis can help them address weight issues and also improve gut health. A det with kimchi can lower 31.8% of body fat in obese people.

Findings of the study:

The study was conducted on 55 overweight male and female adults with a BMI ranging from 23 to 30 kg/m². The participants were divided into groups. One of the groups was asked to consume three kimchi capsules for every meal which is equivalent to 60 grams of kimchi daily, for three months. The researchers studied how kimchi affected trillions of microbes in the gut microbiome. The researchers also observed changes in body fat composition of the participants who consumed kimchi daily. They demonstrated significant reduction in body fat mass by approximate 2.6%.

Kimchi helps in addressing obesity.

Kimchi for better gut health:

The researchers observed improvement in gut health in participants who consumed kimchi every day for three months. Higher levels of a gut bacterium called Akkermansia muciniphila was observed. Akkermansia muciniphila helps in reducing inflammation and improving metabolic syndrome and obesity. Simultaneously, Proteobacteria, a bacterial species found in obese people, was observed to decrease in quantity.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.