Fermented foods take on metabolic syndrome
NCT ID NCT06587958
First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tested whether eating a diet rich in fermented plant-based foods (like sauerkraut or kimchi) can reduce inflammation and improve blood sugar in people with metabolic syndrome. 89 adults with signs of metabolic syndrome were randomly assigned to eat either fermented plant foods, non-fermented plant foods, or their usual diet for six weeks each. The goal was to see if fermentation boosts the health benefits of a high-fiber diet.
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Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Wallenberg Lab
Gothenburg, Ästra Götaland, 41346, Sweden
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