Health Benefits of Soy Sauce.

Soy sauce, also known as Tamari is originally made from miso. Miso is a thick paste made from fermented soybeans. When miso is mixed with water, the paste makes a dark colored sauce, which is called tamari or soy sauce.


Soy sauce is known for high sodium content, which is, of course, not good for the health. But the thing that makes soy sauce a healthy food is antioxidant. Tamari or soy sauce is highly rich in antioxidant. The researchers point out that antioxidant properties in soy sauce are much more effective than the red wine. Besides, soy sauce is a good source of essential amino acid, tryptophan. It is also good sources of manganese, niacin (Vitamin B3) and protein.



Antioxidant activities fight free radicals and protect cells from oxidative stress. Manganese is an antioxidant that also helps in the formation of connective tissue. The importance of manganese for health is including the promotion of sex hormones and betterment of sexual health as well.



The mood stabilizing essential amino acid, tryptophan can be found in soy sauce, which is believed -believed to promote good sleep and reduce anxiety. Tryptophan is important for the production of niacin and serotonin- a contributor to good feeling.


In addition, soy sauce is very low in saturated fat and cholesterol free.
Two most common types of soy sauce available are naturally-brewed and non-brewed sauce. Naturally-brewed or fermented sauce is light in colour and better in taste and aroma. Non-brewed sauce is very rich in flavour and smell and dark in colour.


Although, soy sauce has some health benefits and rich with few important nutrients but one should not consider it as a health food. Also, people who have high blood pressure should avoid the intake of soy sauce because it is very high in sodium.