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news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-05-29

Kimchi's Secret Weapon: Bacteria May Combat Nanoplastics in the Human Gut

Research suggests that certain bacteria found in kimchi, the traditional South Korean dish, may have the ability to eliminate nanoplastics from the human intestine. This discovery adds a remarkable potential benefit to kimchi's already known health advantages, like aiding digestion.

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