Sauerkraut is a national dish of many countries, including Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Russia, etc., a food product obtained from cabbage during its lactic acid fermentation. Sauerkraut is widely used in salads and side dishes, it is good for health, contributes to the normalization of intestinal microflora and, therefore, proper digestion. By normalizing the intestinal microflora, it helps to provide the body with biotin (vitamin H, vitamin B7, coenzyme R) - a water-soluble vitamin of group B. And today, nutritionists around the world simply sing odes about the beneficial properties of sauerkraut. After all, it contains a lot of vitamin C (100 g of sauerkraut contains up to 20 mg), which strengthens the immune system and slows down cell aging. It contains such vitamins: A, B1, B2, B6, K, U, which prevent the occurrence of stomach and duodenal ulcers. It also contains a lot of iodine. The beneficial properties of sauerkraut allow it to be used as an anti-inflammatory, tonic, bactericidal, analgesic and anti-carcinogenic agent. The use of sauerkraut improves digestion, normalizes blood sugar, and also has an effect on cholesterol levels. That is why sauerkraut is recommended for people with diabetes, digestive tract disorders. They even have experimental data, according to which it is known that the substances contained in sauerkraut prevent the division of malignant cells, especially when it comes to tumors of the mammary glands, intestines, and lungs. The beneficial properties of cabbage are also manifested in increasing the potency in men, and in prolonging the youthfulness of the skin in women. It is especially recommended to use sauerkraut for cosmetic purposes.