The wonders of Miso

The Japanes have long known about miso's remarkable health benefits. Recent research has found that the benefits of miso come not only from the nutrients in the soybeans, but also from other ingredients that arise from the actions of aspergillus and other molds used in the fermentation and aging processes.

Miso is rich in healthy ingredients
: Protein, Vitamin E, Saponin, Trypsin inhibitor, Isoflavones, Lecithin, Choline, Natural pigments, Dietary fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Prostaglandin E, Fatty acid, Minerals...

Miso soup helps prevent gastric disorders.
Studies indicate that those who regularly have miso soup are less susceptible to gastric cancer and suffer less from stomach disorders such as gastritis, gastric ulcers or doudenal ulcers. Miso is rich in digestive enzymes and provides protective action for the stomach lining. Studies have also shown that a daily intake of miso soup also helps toprevent breast cancer.

Lab tests have also shown that miso helps to prevent colon cancer in lab rats and liver cancer in lab mice.

Prevents high blood pressure and strokes
Miso is rich in magnesium and potassium, which can serve as an effective counter against excessive sodium intake.

Daily intake of miso may also help to slow down the aging process.
Free radicals, or active oxygen, are known to cause aging. It is believed that miso's antioxidant properties play a significant role in helping Japanese people enjoy the longest lifespan in the world.

Reduces toxins
Miso's dietary fiber cleanses the intestines while the microbes found in miso purge harmful bacteria and toxins from the intestines.

Improves brain metabolism rate
Miso is rich in ingredients that work to counter high blood pressure and strokes, as well as improve the brain metabolism rate and reduce body toxins.