Tempeh
Tempeh
Tempeh, is also known as Tempe. It is a traditional Indonesian food made from fermented soybeans.
Nutritional Benefits of Tempeh.
According to a June 2024 article written by six authors from food engineering, pharmacy and cancer research centre and is published on Science Direct, Tempeh,
To listen to this article, click below button:1. Tempeh may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Tempeh is undeniably one of the great choices due to its valuable source of protein and essential nutrients. In the fermentation process of tempeh, it can elevate the levels of isoflavones while reducing its starch and fat content. Fermented soybean products have been linked to anti-diabetic effects attributed to the presence of various compounds including phytoestrogen, bioactive soy peptides, and isoflavonoids.
2. Tempeh may improve cognitive function. It has been shown in recent scientific investigations that the bioactive compounds found in tempeh including antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents have been shown to have a positive influence on cognitive well-being.
3. Tempeh may lower cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health. Numerous studies have demonstrated that consuming tempeh can lower cholesterol thereby promote a healthier heart. The compounds found in tempeh isoflavones such as daidzein and genistein were shown to enhance the activation of LDL receptors, thereby potentially aiding in the regulation of LDL cholesterol level.
4. Tempeh has antitumor and anticancer properties. Tempeh is a soy-based fermented food that contains bioactive peptides along with abundant isoflavones such as genistein and daidzein. Studies has shown that these compounds in tempeh have demonstrated potential for anticancer or antitumor effects involving the inhibition of cancer cell proliferation, suppression of angiogenesis and the induction of apoptosis in cancer cell. The cancer-reducing properties of tempeh have also been linked to the ability of genistein in inhibiting the activity of tyrosine kinase, an enzyme that is overexpressed in many cancer cells. More clinical trials will help to access the full potential of tempeh's anticancer efficacy.
5. Tempeh has anti-aging effect. Findings have revealed that the total content of l-amino acid extracted from tempeh protected skin from photoaging, enhanced collagen synthesis, and reduced wrinkles formation. Further investigations are hoped to uncover the mechanisms and applications of tempeh peptides in the field of cosmeceuticals.
6. Tempeh has antihypertensive effect. A 2019 study suggested that tempeh protein extracts have notable anti-ACE activity, indicating their potential as functional foods for hypertension prevention and treatment. ACE is responsible in regulating blood pressure which normally converts hormone angiotensin I into angiotensin II that has the effect of constricting blood vessel and lead to an increase in blood pressure.
7. Tempeh may improve gut health and have antidepressant effects. A 2023 study was shown that a diet rich in soy protein from tempeh significantly increased the population of Lactobacillus spp. simultaneously inhibiting the proliferation of harmful microorganisms in colon, thus give a protective effect against intestinal permeability. Probiotics from fermented food have been shown to have anxiolytic and antidepressant effects in animal studies.
