Miso
Fermented soy paste; not associated with stomach cancer or high blood pressure despite high sodium; lowered nighttime blood pressure in hypertensives
Also known as: miso soup
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Miso, based on research from longevity science.
- Probiotics
miso, a fermented soybean paste that contains probiotics linked to a healthier gut microbiome and reduced blood pressure
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Miso may influence, based on the source research.
Reduces Risk Of
- High blood pressure
Hypertensives eating 2 bowls/day of miso soup had lower nighttime blood pressure than soybean control despite exceeding sodium limit
Source: How Not to Age
Biological Mechanisms
How Miso works at a cellular level.
- PromotesLowers blood pressure
Long-term miso soup intake decreases nighttime blood pressure despite sodium content
- PromotesPromotes healthy gut microbiome
probiotics linked to a healthier gut microbiome
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- 2 bowls/dayfor High blood pressure
Those who consumed at least two bowls of miso soup a day had five times lower risk of becoming hypertensive. The anti-hypertensive effect of miso is possibly above the hypertensive effect of salt.
Source: How Not to Die
Recipes with Miso
Sources
- How Not to Age
- The Young Forever Cookbook