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Deconstruction: Is fermented food really that good for your gut…
Deconstruction: Is fermented food really that good for your gut microbiome?
What are fermented foods?
Fermented foods are food products that have undergone a process called fermentation, where microorganisms like bacteria, yeast, or fungi break down carbohydrates and convert them into other compounds.
This process creates lactic acid, alcohol and other organic acids, which not only act as natural preservatives but also have unique flavors, textures, and nutritional qualities.
Examples of fermented foods:
yogurt
sauerkraut
kimchi
miso
tempeh
sourdough bread
pickles
some types of cheeses
Fermented foods are known for their potential health benefits, as they can improve digestion, enhance nutrient absorption, support a healthy gut microbiome, and boost the immune system.
What does 'good' mean?
'Good', means to have a positive affect of outcome on the relevant topic. when discussing science and the body, for something to be good it would have to have a positive take on the body's health or wellbeing.
What do you want to measure the 'goodness' of?
the affects fermented food have on the gut microbiome
What defines the quality of the 'goodness'?
how much healthier the gut microbiome is after attempting to improve it
How do you overall assess the quality?
measuring the gut microbiomes bacteria, fungi and presence of viruses
Which specific attributes of 'good' matter most?
the affect it has on the body and the mental health wellbeing
Measure the most important 3 attributes.
the gut microbiome, the mental wellbeing and the stress levels
How do you measure 'good?'
What is the gut microbiome?
The gut microbiome refers to microorganisms in a complicated community, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, that can be found in the body’s digestive tract, mainly in the large intestine.
The gut microbiome interacts with the body's immune system, helps with digestion, creates certain vitamins and helps protect against pathogens that will cause harm to the body.
It is a diverse ecosystem that plays a vital role in maintaining the guts' overall health.
What creates and defines the gut microbiome?
The creation and balance of the gut microbiome can be affected by many factors such as diet, lifestyle, medications, and environmental exposures even such as the way someone was born. A healthy and diverse gut microbiome is associated with healthy digestion, a healthy level of nutrients and good immune system function.
Types of bacteria
Main Bad Bacteria
Clostridium difficile (C. diff)
Eschericihia coli (E. coli)
Salmonella
Shigella
Staphylococcus
Good Bacteria
Lactobacillus
Bifidobacterium
Lactobacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus casei
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Faecalibacterium
Bifidobacterium animalis
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Limosilactobacillus reuteri
Bifidobacterium longum
Proteobacteria
Bacteroidetes
High GC gram+
Firmicutes
Lactococcus lactis
Lactobacillus paracasei
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
Bifidobacterium breve
Lactobacillus gasseri
Lactobacillus acidophilus
E. coli
Bacteroides
Clostridium
Bacteroides fragilis