topicFermented Soy Sleep Randomized Trial
claimBackground/Objectives : Soy foods and isoflavones are inversely associated with cognitive decline; however, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) show mixed results.
evidence level2
citationWest LM (2025)
sourceEffects of Fermented Soy on Cognition in Older Adults: Outcomes of a Randomized, Controlled Trial.
topicFermented Soy Sleep Randomized Trial
claimFermented soy contains bioactive compounds not found in unfermented soybeans, such as peptides and aglycone isoflavones, which may support cognition by reducing neuroinflammation and oxidative stress.
evidence level2
citationWest LM (2025)
sourceEffects of Fermented Soy on Cognition in Older Adults: Outcomes of a Randomized, Controlled Trial.
topicFermented Soy Sleep Randomized Trial
claimPost hoc analyses on women 70 years and older ( n = 29) found significant improvement in global cognition ( p = 0.028) and memory ( p = 0.049) in the fermented soy group.
evidence level2
citationWest LM (2025)
sourceEffects of Fermented Soy on Cognition in Older Adults: Outcomes of a Randomized, Controlled Trial.
topicFermented Soy Sleep Randomized Trial
claimFood fermentation is known for revolutionizing food storage abilities, transforming flavors, and altering textures, but has recently gained increased public and scientific attention for its potential to impart health-promoting characteristics to foods.
evidence level3
citationSampsell Kara (2025)
sourceCurrent Research in Fermented Foods: Bridging Tradition and Science
topicFermented Soy Sleep Randomized Trial
claimLarge cohort studies consistently associate the consumption of fermented foods with reduced risk of metabolic disorders, certain cancers, and neurodegenerative diseases.
evidence level3
citationSampsell Kara (2025)
sourceCurrent Research in Fermented Foods: Bridging Tradition and Science
topicFermented Soy Sleep Randomized Trial
claimAlthough more rigorous research is needed, the overall body of evidence supports the health-promoting effects of fermented foods with few associated risks.
evidence level3
citationSampsell Kara (2025)
sourceCurrent Research in Fermented Foods: Bridging Tradition and Science
topicFermented Soy Sleep Randomized Trial
claimThis review offers the most comprehensive synthesis to date of observational and interventional research on fermented foods and human health, integrating findings across multiple health domains, identifying critical knowledge gaps, and outlining priorities to advance the field.
evidence level3
citationSampsell Kara (2025)
sourceCurrent Research in Fermented Foods: Bridging Tradition and Science