[4] Baek kimchi's mild flavor and crunchy texture makes it a good appetizer when people order main dishes consisting of beef such as galbi or bulgogi at Korean restaurants.

Specifically, the lactic acid bacteria in baek-kimchi have been linked to improvements in intestinal diseases and disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome.

Due to the high amount of lactic acid bacteria as well as dietary fiber and probiotics, coupled with the lack of spices in baek-kimchi, it can help greatly reduce the inflammation that causes intestinal distress.

(Park et al., 2016) Additionally, overweight or obese participants in the study who were given fermented kimchi lost body fat over a three-month period.

Baek-kimchi also contains isocyanate and sulfide, which can aid in helping a person's organs detoxify and get rid of heavy metals that could cause cancer.

(Kim & Park, 2018) Other health benefits that come with making baek-kimchi part of one's diet include healthy hair and skin, which may also improve one's mental well-being.

Clinical trials of kimchi intakes on the regulation of metabolic parameters and colon health in healthy Korean young adults.