Science with The Blunt Letters

S5 Ep13: Gut Feelings- The Magic of Fermentation


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This week, the Blunt Letters crew dives into the funky, fizzy world of fermentation! From kombucha to kimchi, we explore how this ancient process transforms food, boosts gut health, and maybe even sharpens your mind. Along the way, we share strange facts, personal experiments, and why your microbes might just be your best friends. Tune in for laughs, learning, and a taste of the weird science behind fermented goodness.


Featuring the Original Song "Would U Eat Me Up?" by Micaela Superstar


References:

Harvard Nutrition Source

Therapeutic effects of vinegar: a review

Daily Vinegar Ingestion Improves Depression Scores and Alters the Metabolome in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Should There Be a Recommended Daily Intake of Microbes?

Physiology of Acetic Acid Bacteria and Their Role in Vinegar and Fermented Beverages

The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) consensus statement on fermented foods

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