Local study finds fermented soybean can improve gut health

In Asian countries, soybean is a staple food and a crucial crop. — 123rf

Digestive issues are common worldwide, most of them as a result of stress and poor lifestyle habits.

The World Health Organisation reports that one in three persons experiences some kind of gut problem at any one time with symptoms such as tummy aches, indigestion, heartburn, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea.