According to research studies, taking approximately 25 grams of soy
protein can help in building healthy body. Soy is also said to contain
isoflavones and saponins which have health benefits such as:
- Ease of menopause: Isoflavones are found to
reduce hot flushes in menopausal women by regulating estrogen
levels. These are also said to increase the bone density.
- Reduces heart disease risks: Soy is found to
reduce heart diseases to great extent by various physiological
mechanisms. One of them being, prevention of clogging due to formation
of atheromatous plaque.
- Protection against prostrate abnormalities: There
are many men who suffer from prostrate cancer. Soy is found to
reduce this prostrate cancer risk in men. It also found to reduce
the rate of tumor formation in such patients by killing the
cancerous cells.
- Improved bones: Soy protein helps in growth of
bones and also aids in prevention of osteoporosis. It is also
believed that soy helps in formation of new bones. Though the soy milk
does not contain much of any calcium, the isoflavones called
Genistein contributes to keep the bones healthy.
- Protection against cancer: Soy containing
isoflavones are found to prevent cancer by acting in a way similar
to the anti cancer drugs. It is observed that soy also reduces risk
of endometrial cancer via interaction with progesterone and estrogen.
It is also found to inhibit angiogenic (blood vessel growth) process
in the body which is also an anticancer property.
- Reduces cholesterol levels: Soy is found to
reduce the levels of LDL Cholesterol which is harmful for the
healthy functioning of heart. The saponins present in the soy are
responsible to reduce the cholesterol levels. Where as the Isoflavone
Genistein is responsible to increase the elasticity of blood vessel
thus preventing chances of blood vessel damage due to high blood
pressure.
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