Can Korean food Doenjang help alleviate menopausal syndrome?
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In a groundbreaking randomized, double-blind clinical trial, researchers discovered evidence supporting the efficacy of Doenjang, a traditional Korean fermented food, in relieving symptoms of menopausal syndrome and combating obesity.
The study, published in the journal Nutrients, sheds light on the potential health benefits of this ancient culinary staple.
Menopause brings hormonal changes and various physical and psychological symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, and anxiety. Doenjang, a traditional Korean soybean paste, contains compounds with hormone-like and antioxidant properties. These include isoflavones, saponins, phytic acid, and phytosterols, which may alleviate discomfort and reduce oxidative damage associated with menopause.
In a double-blind, randomized clinical trial, 62 postmenopausal women aged over 40 received Doenjang supplementation with a Kupperman index score of ≥15, which is widely used as a diagnostic criterion for menopausal syndrome. Researchers explored the effects of Doenjang with varying levels of beneficial microbial strains and compared them to commercially available Doenjang. They assessed the alleviation of menopausal syndrome, anti-obesity, and lipid-lowering benefits across the three groups. Additionally, they examined microbial changes in stool samples after Doenjang ingestion.
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