May support heart health

According to research, kimchi may lower your risk of developing heart disease. Its anti-inflammatory characteristics may be to blame for this, as new research indicates that inflammation may be a root cause of heart disease. In an 8-week trial using mice fed a high-cholesterol diet, those given kimchi extract had lower blood and liver fat levels than those in the control group. The kimchi extract also seems to inhibit fat growth.

This is significant because the buildup of fat in these regions may be linked to heart disease. The consumption of 0.5 to 7.5 ounces (15 to 210 grams) of kimchi daily resulted in significant reductions in blood sugar, total cholesterol, and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, all of which are risk factors for heart disease, according to a week-long study involving 100 participants.