One Health
Japanese: ワンヘルス
An approach integrating human, animal, and environmental health. Against antimicrobial resistance and zoonotic diseases, fermented foods can play a preventive role.
One Health holds that human, animal, and environmental health are interdependent. Excessive antibiotic use in livestock breeds resistant bacteria; environmental destruction raises pandemic risk. Fermented foods' potential draws attention here: those containing probiotics support gut health and may reduce antibiotic dependence. Fermented animal feed can also lower antibiotic use in livestock. Small microorganisms' work may address planetary health challenges. Within One Health practice, fermentation finds its place. Improving gut health through fermented foods may reduce antibiotic use. Supporting individual health ultimately contributes to planetary health. The One Health philosophy begins with awareness of these connections.