Kimchi | Nutrigenomics & Gene Interactions | FuelYourDNA

Traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish, typically napa cabbage and radish with chili, garlic, and ginger. Rich in probiotics and short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria.

Nutritional profile (1 cup)

15kcal

Calories

1.1g

Protein

2.4g

Carbs

0.5g

Fat

1.6g

Fiber

Which genetic variants benefit from this food?

The interactions below are relevant if your DNA report reveals a variant in these genes. FuelYourDNA will tell you precisely which apply to your genotype.

✅ Helps compensate these genetic predispositions

PNPLA3

If you carry a PNPLA3 variant:

In PNPLA3 risk-variant carriers, kimchi consumption is associated with reduced NAFLD (fatty liver) risk, likely via short-chain fatty acids produced during fermentation.

Moderate benefit

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