Many polls have proven the benefits miso has on the health of man and animal. The benefits include a lower risk of lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer, as well as protection against radiation. Miso soup and prostate cancer are mortal enemies. But miso soup and prostate cancer are not the only two antagonist elements when it comes to the benefits of miso soup on health.



Scientists have proven that if you eat one helping of miso soup per day, as do most of the people in Japan, then you considerably reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. Miso has a strong effect of alkalinization on the body and it strengthens the immune system to fight infection. The high antioxidant activity of miso receives some anti-aging properties.

Miso helps the body achieve a balanced diet. It can also facilitate other nutrients, as well as beneficial bacteria and enzymes. Miso contains protein, vitamins B12, B2, E, K, choline, linoleic acid and lecithin. The high levels of amino acid tryptophan contained in miso soup make this product be a good choice before going to bed, since Tryptophan is like a natural sleeping pill. Miso helps maintain the skin’s beauty with the high levels of linoleic acid it contains, since linoleic acid is a very important fat acid which helps smoothening the skin without any pigment.

Miso also seems to be a good pick for women who have symptoms of menopause, because it manages to act like estrogen in the body and fulfills the receptors of estrogen. The painstaking and time consuming process of for the decomposition of soy leads to the appearance of stronger bacteria, more beneficial ones, which is why miso soup has such outstanding health benefits.

Research has proven that for cases of breast cancer and prostate cancer, the best timeframe for the fermentation of miso is between 6 months and 2 years. Thus, the conclusion is that miso fermented for 180 days has a very rich color and contains a great deal of healthy microflora.

Also, research has shown that the sodium contained in miso does not have any side effects on people who have an increased sensitivity to salt or suffer from high blood pressure. For cancer cases, studies recommend that patients eat 3 cups of miso per day. The recommended dosage for high pressure in the blood is 2 cups. Also, for the fight against menopause symptoms, specialists recommend between 1 and 3 cups of miso soup per day.

Thus, it stands to reason that miso soup or any other natural treatment is not in the least as beneficial or helpful as a medical treatment or therapy unfolded by a specialist, but it can indeed improve your life and help your symptoms to a greater extent than doing nothing would. So please, follow treatments with miso soup, use miso soup in the attempt to fight cancer but do not rely solely on this form of therapy, because sometimes you are up against a dreadful disease, such as cancer, and no amount of natural therapy will help you in the way some good surgery and some radiation can help you, even if you are feeling some powerful side effects as well.