The Claim
In healthy adults consuming at least 30 grams of dietary fiber per day, daily consumption of fresh or pasteurized sauerkraut for four weeks is associated with a 13% reduction in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels.
What the research says
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Healthy adults who eat at least 30 grams of fiber daily and consume sauerkraut every day for four weeks have lower levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation, compared to those who do not.
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In healthy adults consuming ≥30g of dietary fiber per day, daily intake of fresh or pasteurized sauerkraut for four weeks is associated with a significant reduction in hsCRP by approximately 13%, suggesting fiber intake may enhance the anti-inflammatory potential of sauerkraut components.
When someone eats a lot of fiber and sauerkraut every day, bacteria in the gut break down the fiber into special chemicals that calm down immune cells, which then stop releasing inflammation signals into the blood, leading to lower levels of a marker called hsCRP.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who eat lots of fiber and have sauerkraut every day for a month had less inflammation in their bodies, according to this study — but only if they were already eating enough fiber. So yes, fiber helps sauerkraut work better.
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