By Vijay Kumar Malesu Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM Nov 22 2024 Study highlights kimchi’s role in modulating gut microbiota , increasing beneficial bacteria, and reducing body fat mass in overweight individuals . ​​​​​​​Study:  Effects of kimchi consumption on body fat and intestinal microbiota in overweight participants: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-center clinical trial . Image Credit: gontabunta/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in the Journal of