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Kimchi friend or foe: preserving cultural foods developed pre-refrigeration
Jeong Yun Yang1, Karen E Kim2, Soo-Jeong Cho3
1Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, United States of America.
Objective:
In this commentary, we examine whether kimchi acts primarily as a risk factor or a protective dietary component for gastric cancer.
Methods:
By breaking kimchi down into individual ingredients, we summarize evidence on the potential protective and carcinogenic effects.
Results:
Epidemiologic findings on kimchi and gastric cancer remain inconsistent, likely due to variation in sodium content, fermentation practices, and overall dietary patterns.
Conclusions:
We propose that reducing sodium content while preserving traditional fermentation methods may enhance the health benefits of kimchi while lowering preventable cancer risk. This commentary highlights the importance of culturally informed dietary strategies for gastric cancer prevention.
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