fermented food; kefir; kimchi; kombucha; miso; natto; sauerkraut; sourdough; soy; tempeh

Fermented Foods: Definitions and Characteristics, Impact on the Gut Microbiota and Effects on Gastrointestinal Health and Disease

This narrative review examines how fermented foods such as kefir, kombucha, and sourdough bread affect gut health and the microbiota. The authors describe how the fermentation process creates bioactive compounds and pot…