Tofu for the prevention or improvement of muscle diseases using mealworm larva protein

Functional tofu for improving muscle diseases using mealworm larva protein

This technology relates to tofu for preventing and improving muscle diseases, which contains mealworm larva protein or its extracts/hydrolysates as active ingredients.

With an aging population, diseases related to sarcopenia and muscle atrophy are increasing. However, there has been a lack of food products that improve muscle function decline while being easy to consume.

This tofu effectively suppresses the expression of muscle-wasting genes such as myostatin, MuRF1, and Atrogin-1. It also exhibits excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Its low gel strength and high digestibility make it useful as a customized functional food for the elderly or patients with chewing and swallowing difficulties.

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Key Features:

• Tofu containing mealworm larva protein, extracts, or hydrolysates as active ingredients
• Suppression of muscle-wasting gene expression, including myostatin, MuRF1, and Atrogin-1
• Excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity
• Low gel strength and high digestibility, making it suitable as a customized food for the elderly and patients with swallowing difficulties