Soybean

What to know about soy

What to know about soy Abstract: Soy is a popular legume of Asian origin. People who follow a vegetarian diet often use soy to replace meat. However, there is some controversy surrounding the benefits and risks of consuming soy, as some producers now genetically modify the plant. Keywords: soybeans, health, nutrition Related products for this…

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Nutritional source of soybeans

Nutritional source of soybeans Abstract: Soy is a unique food that is widely studied for its estrogenic and anti-estrogenic effects on the body. Studies may seem to present conflicting conclusions about soy, but this is largely due to the wide variation in how soy is studied. Results of recent population studies suggest that soy has…

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Is Soy Safe for Women?

Is Soy Safe for Women? Abstract: Soy tends to be a major player in most plant-based diets, and some studies have suggested that consuming soy foods, like tofu and soy milk, benefits cardiovascular health, weight loss, and prevention of certain cancers. But conflicting soy studies have confused the issue for most consumers, especially women, leaving…

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Soy Protein and Cardiovascular Disease

Soy Protein and Cardiovascular Disease Abstract: There is increasing evidence that consumption of soy protein in place of animal protein lowers blood cholesterol levels and may provide other cardiovascular benefits. Keywords: soy protein, cardiovascular disease, health, diet Related products for this article: Soy Protein Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the…