Health Benefits of Soy
The health benefits of Soy are endless! Read below for continued benefits we add on ongoing basis.
Soy and Osteoporosis
“A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in September 2005 found that intake of soy food was associated with a significantly lower risk of bone fracture, particularly among early post-menopausal women.”
“A recent study published in 2003 by the Oklahoma State University showed that soy protein was more effective in bone formation and retention of calcium inside the body (excreting less calcium in urine) compared to milk protein.”
Soy and Your Bones, HealthCastle.com
Soy and Menopause, Blood Pressure
“Hot flashes are uncommon in women from countries where the consumption of soy products is high, such as Asian countries. In fact, there is no precise Japanese word to describe a hot flush.”
“In summary, soy isoflavones may be useful in women with mild to moderate post-menopausal symptoms.”
Just as little as 1/2 cup of soy nuts each day results in lower blood pressure in postmenopausal women according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in May 2007. Note that just consuming soy protein did not have the same effect – only the whole soy nut!
Soy nuts reduced blood pressure, RevolutionHealth.com
Soy and Coronary Heart Disease
FDA Approves New Health Claim for Soy Protein and Coronary Heart Disease.
The FDA has authorized use of health claims about the role of soy protein in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) on labeling of foods containing soy protein. This final rule is based on the FDA’s conclusion that foods containing soy protein included in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of CHD by lowering blood cholesterol levels.
Recent clinical trials have shown that consumption of soy protein compared to other proteins such as those from milk or meat, can lower total and LDL-cholesterol levels.
U.S Soyfoods Directory on soyfoods.com
Soy and Heart Health
“New research helps explain how soy may contribute to heart health, through a process scientists refer to as ‘decreased platelet aggregation.’ By reducing the density of platelet receptors, a natural component in soy called isofalvones may contribute to a reduced risk of blood clotting, which in turn decreases the risk of heart attack and stroke.”
Study Sheds Light on Soy and Heath Health, MedicalNewsToday.com
Soy and Prostate Cancer
Specific isoflavones found in soybeans (genistein, daidzein) have cancer protective properties. Epidemiologic observational studies have suggested that a diet high in soy isoflavones may reduce the incidence and mortality or prostate cancer.”
National Cancer Institute, Cancer.gov
Soy and Breast Cancer
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