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Fermented foods are not only good for digestive health, but also for brain health. What is the food list?
So far, fermented foods may only be considered good for digestive health. Because, this food is known to help break down the nutrients in food. This makes these foods easier to digest than unfermented foods.
However, fermented foods are also apparently good for improving brain health. According to Eating Well, emerging research reveals that the brain and gut communicate through various pathways.
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Katherine Brooking, MS, RD, a nutritionist in New York, explained that substances produced in the intestine by bacteria can travel or send signals through large nerves, such as the vagus nerve, directly to the brain and trigger various brain activities that can change mood and behavior. , memory, and cognition.
So, what fermented foods are recommended for consumption? Launching Eating Well (16/10/2024), here is the list!
1. Yogurt
 Yogurt is good for improving brain function and supporting the production of neurotransmitters. Photo: Getty Images/Kristina Maksymova |
Yogurt is a dairy product made by a fermentation process using the lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophillus.
Amy Kimberlain, RDN, CDCNES, recommends these foods because they contain probiotics or good bacteria that help maintain a healthy gut microbiome.
According to him, yogurt is good for brain health because it can promote a healthy gut microbiome, support neurotransmitter production, reduce inflammation, and provide important nutrients that protect and improve brain function.
2. Kimchi
 Kimchi is also a great fermented food to support brain health. Photo: iStockphoto/Getty Images/Zania Studio |
Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made from fermented vegetables. Fermented vegetables range from cabbage to carrots seasoned with aromatic spices, such as garlic, ginger and the special spice gochujang.
Kimchi is rich in probiotics that support gut and brain health. A study called Eating Well suggests that certain probiotics in kimchi may help improve cognitive function and may have neuroprotective effects capable of reducing the risk of neurodegenerative-related diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Cognitive function is a mental ability related to the brain’s ability to receive and process information conveyed by the sensory system.
Apart from probiotics, kimchi is also rich in vitamin K which is linked to keeping brain function sharp and antioxidants, such as vitamin C, which can fight damaged cells and keep the immune system strong.
A list of other fermented foods that are good for brain health can be seen on the next page!
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