Can kimchi boost your gut health? scientists investigate

NCT ID NCT07435831

First seen Mar 02, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looks at how eating kimchi, a fermented cabbage dish, affects the gut health of healthy adults. Researchers want to see if kimchi increases good bacteria in the gut and improves digestion. Participants will eat either kimchi or plain cabbage every day for 3 weeks and provide stool and blood samples.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ragle Human Nutrition Center

    RECRUITING

    Davis, California, 95616, United States

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  • UC Davis Ragle Human Nutrition Research Center

    RECRUITING

    Davis, California, 95616, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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