Health Benefits and Efficacy of Soybeans

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Who has never heard of soy? One member of the legume family is one of the many food sources that is processed into delicious food and drinks. In Indonesia, soybeans are processed into milk, tofu, tempeh, or eaten whole in a variety of creations typical of regions in Indonesia.

Soybeans which have the Latin name Glycine max come from the Asian region, especially from China. Soybeans have been a part of people's daily diets in the Asian region since around 4,000 years ago. When Europeans invaded Asia, soybeans became known in other parts of the world.

The biggest content in soybeans is protein, which is about 40-50 percent of the entire substance in soybeans. Therefore, soybeans are a good source of vegetable protein. So do not be surprised if this one bean is used in vegetarian menus, to meet daily protein needs.

The benefits of soy are found in countries like China and Japan, where people are smaller affected by heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer, and prostate gland, etc.

Alright, this time I will share articles with you all about the benefits and benefits of soybeans for your body.

Benefits and Efficacy of Soybeans for the Body

• Prevent Cancer

Isoflavones act as anticancer agents that fight cancer cells. Protect the body from cancer of such hormones from the uterus, breast, and prostate.

• Reducing Heart Disease

Protein and isoflavones present in soy, help in reducing LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) as well as reducing the possibility of blood clots. This, in turn, reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke. Research shows, consumption of milk containing 25 grams of soy protein for nine weeks resulted in a 5% reduction in average LDL cholesterol.

• As an antioxidant

Soybeans contain compounds called isoflavones, which are beneficial for improving health. This compound is responsible for repairing cells and preventing cell damage caused by pollution, sunlight and normal body processes.

• Prevents Osteoporosis

Soy protein helps in better absorption of calcium in the bones. Isoflavones present in soy foods function to slow bone loss and inhibit bone damage which in turn prevents osteoporosis.

• Maintain Weight

The high fiber content in soybeans as a tool for management (regulating) body weight. This is a low glycemic index (GI) food that regulates blood sugar and insulin fluctuations. So that it can help control hunger. This will greatly help you in the process of weight loss.

• Overcoming Menopause Symptoms

The content of isoflavones in soy helps to regulate estrogen. Research has found that soy isoflavones can reduce body heat (hot flushes) in menopausal women.

Thus the explanation of my article about the benefits and efficacy of soybeans for the body, hopefully, you can understand and understand the article that I submit and can be useful for your life as well.