A Review of Fermented Foods with Beneficial Effects on Brain and Cognitive Function

Around the world, fermentation of foods has been adopted over many generations, primarily due to their commercial significance with enriched flavors and high-profile nutrients. The increasing application of fermented foods is further promoted by recent evidence on their health benefits, beyond the t...

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Published in:Preventive nutrition and food science 2016, 21(4), , pp.297-309
Main Authors: Kim, Binna, Hong, Veronica Minsu, Yang, Jeongwon, Hyun, Heejung, Im, Jooyeon Jamie, Hwang, Jaeuk, Yoon, Sujung, Kim, Jieun E
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Language:English
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식품과학
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Summary:Around the world, fermentation of foods has been adopted over many generations, primarily due to their commercial significance with enriched flavors and high-profile nutrients. The increasing application of fermented foods is further promoted by recent evidence on their health benefits, beyond the traditionally recognized effects on the digestive system. With recent advances in the understanding of gut-brain interactions, there have also been reports suggesting the fermented food's efficacy, particularly for cognitive function improvements. These results are strengthened by the proposed biological effects of fermented foods, including neuroprotection against neurotoxicity and reactive oxygen species. This paper reviews the beneficial health effects of fermented foods with particular emphasis on cognitive enhancement and neuroprotective effects. With an extensive review of fermented foods and their potential cognitive benefits, this paper may promote commercially feasible applications of fermented foods as natural remedies to cognitive problems.
ISSN:2287-1098
2287-8602
DOI:10.3746/pnf.2016.21.4.297