Can eating kimchi cause gastric cancer?

YES IN HIGH DOSES: If you have a steady diet of fermented foods, such as kimchi, there have been studies which show a relationship to gastric cancer. But , if you eat a balanced, diverse diet with occasional intake of kimchi or other fermented foods, you won't take on much risk. Remember, the dose makes the poison. So, indulge in moderation, and enjoy. Good luck.

Not associated: While there are certain diets and geographic locations associated with the development or risk if gastric cancer, kimchee is not a well known one. Asian diets when living in asia do seem to portend a higher risk. When people move to western countries though the risk seems to decrease. Nitrates are also a risk associated.