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Soy Protein Soy beans are the only plant food that provides all the essential amino acids the body needs, making it a complete protein. Soy foods contain no cholesterol, and are high in fiber. Soy has many vitamins, minerals and phytochemical compounds - isoflavones - that create many health benefits. Based on FDA's soy heart health claim of October 26, 1999, consuming 25 grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. Soy can positively effect your health in many ways: • Soy can lower LDL (the bad) cholesterol and decrease blood clotting, therefore reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke while promoting the HDL (the good) cholesterol. • Soy can provide antioxidants, improve blood pressure, reduce artery clogging plaque and promote healthy blood vessels. This will boosts the immune system and lower the risk of atherosclerosis (the hardening of the arteries), hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart disease. • Soy can enhance the body's ability to better absorb calcium in the bones while its other components -isoflavones- slow the bone loss and prevent bone breakdown and osteoporosis. • The isoflavones in soy can help alleviate many menopausal symptoms. • The fiber and protein in soy may help regulate glucose levels and kidney filtration. Important Note From DrSoy: This website is meant to educate and help you eat well to achieve optimum health. The information in this website should not be used as an alternative to appropriate medical care. |