India, Feb. 8 -- The evidence so far is very weak to support or recommend fermented foods for weight loss. These experimental studies have been short in length, and many did not report weight changes

Fermented foods have become popular in recent years, partly due to their perceived health benefits .

For instance, there is some evidence eating or drinking fermented foods can improve blood glucose control in people with diabetes. They can lower blood lipid (fats) levels and blood pressure in people with diabetes or obesity. Fermented foods can also improve diarrhoea symptoms.

But can they help you lose weight, as a recent study suggests? Let's look at the evidence.

Remind me, what are fermented foods?

Fermented foods are ones prepared ...