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Which of the following is NOT a documented health benefit of consuming kimchi?
Answer
Enhanced ability to fly
Enhanced ability to fly is obviously false. Actual kimchi benefits include anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, anticancer, antiobesity, and probiotic properties.
💡 Did you know?
Kimchi contains powerful compounds including antioxidants, organic acids, and beneficial probiotics.
Other options people guess
- Improved gut microbiome diversity
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Cholesterol reduction
Topics
- Fermentation
- Health
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