Impact of fermented foods consumption on gastrointestinal wellbeing in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In recent years, the consumption of fermented foods (FFs) has been linked with gastrointestinal health and wellbeing. Here, we systematically review and meta-analyse the currently available evidence relating to this as part of the COST Action PIMENTO and guided by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claim dossiers.

Methods

MEDLINE, Scopus and Cochrane CENTRAL bibliographic libraries were searched for relevant literature up to 31st January 2025. All eligible studies were included for narrative review as per EFSA guidelines, but only randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were considered for meta-analyses. Risk of bias, mechanisms of action, bioactive compounds and safety were additionally discussed. Data was pooled using mean difference (MD)/standardized M

SUBMITTER: Mukherjee A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12549620 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature