The nutrients that are packed in the vegetables used to make kimchi mostly consist of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, minerals and more than 34 types of amino acids. These nutrients may be in high or low amounts depending on the processing method and seasonings of each recipe. But overall, eating kimchi in the right amount can help improve our health as follows:
- Strengthen the immune system
Eating ferment vegetables causes the formation of Lactobacillus. Which are positive bacteria that are good for health. In a study on mice that were inject with a lot of Lactobacillus Plantarum. Which is found in kimchi, it was found that the level of Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha. Which creates inflammation in the body was reduce. Therefore, it does not interfere with the immune system’s work and allows the immune system to work at its best.
- Stronger heart health
In a study of 100 participants, those who ate 15-210 grams of kimchi per day experience significant reductions in blood sugar levels and levels of “bad” cholesterol. Which are linked to a higher risk of heart disease.
- The digestive system works well.
With probiotics in kimchi and good bacteria like lactobacillus. It can help to create a digestive system that works well and efficiently. It may also protect you from diarrhea, constipation and improve the health of your digestive tract to be more balanced.