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LESSON 5 · Your Gut: The Hidden Brain

PAUSE TO THINK

How long have humans been intentionally fermenting food?

At least 9,000 years

Archaeological evidence from China shows intentional fermentation of rice, honey, and fruit dating back to approximately 7000 BCE. Fermented dairy was produced in the Fertile Crescent by 6000 BCE.

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