Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Fermentation of grain-based products (e.g., sourdough, tempeh) reduces FODMAPs and increases the bioavailability of phenolic compounds and vitamins, potentially offering anti-diabetic and antioxidant benefits.
Choose fermented grain products like sourdough bread or tempeh. These foods often have lower FODMAP content and higher antioxidant availability than their non-fermented counterparts. This can be particularly helpful for digestive comfort and increasing nutrient absorption.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Health-promoting components with antioxidant, anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic, and FODMAP-reducing activity may be found in fermented grain-based products either as a result of pre-treatment of raw materials by fermentation or by applying fermentation to the whole food system production
Why this rating
Based on a systematic review of multiple studies showing varied results depending on the grain and microorganism used.
Source
Health-Promoting Components in Fermented Foods: An Up-to-Date Systematic Review
Francesca Melini et al. · Nutrients · 2019
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