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March 8, 2025
- Soybean is richest plant protein source suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
- Soybeans are a healthy food that has abundant quantities of high-quality protein containing all 9 essential amino acids and is also low in fat.
- Soybeans reduce total blood cholesterol levels, LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and triglycerides, while moderately increasing HDL (good) cholesterol levels. soy foods is linked with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke and coronary heart disease.
- Soybean contains isoflavonoids, which mimic estrogen, aiding in diabetes prevention, glucose metabolism, and osteoporosis prevention.
- Due to their phytoestrogen content, it is thought soy can reduce menopausal symptoms (such as hot flushes).
- Soyabean also contains phenols that have cancer preventive effect. In recent years, it has also been in the spotlight for its expected ability to prevent breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men.
- Folate (vitamin B9) in soyabean plays important role during pregnancy for growth and development of fetus.
- Vitamin K1 in soyabean also known as phylloquinone plays important role for blood clotting.
- Vitamin B1 in soybean supports heart, nerve, and muscle function.
- Bone Health: Bone remodeling involves osteoclasts resorbing old bone and osteoblasts forming new bone, maintaining bone volume and structure. Soy isoflavones like genistin and daidzin help prevent osteoporosis by mimicking estrogen, regulating bone remodeling, reducing inflammation, and promoting calcium absorption. Studies, such as the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN), suggest that soy consumption may reduce bone loss and improve bone health, particularly in postmenopausal women.
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