Soybean is a tropical plant found mainly in Asia and Africa. For 1000s of years it has been a good source of protein for Chinese and Africans, especially Nigerians. The Orients discovered that fermenting the seed makes it easy to digest and adds certain other qualities in its use.
Modern natural medicine has discovered that soy could easily be the cure for many modern ailments.
1. High cholesterol
Soybean is rich in components such as isoflavones, daidzein and genistein, which might be the reason it’s useful for reducing low-density cholesterol. There are many food supplements for reducing cholesterol made with soybean, but one could also go with the same old way.
2. Antioxidant
There are evidences that show that soybean has increasing antioxidant effects in humans. But generally, diets high in plant foods may offer antioxidant benefits.
3. Cardiovascular disease
Dietary soy protein has not been shown to affect long-term cardiovascular outcomes, such as heart attack or stroke. Research does suggest cholesterol-lowering effects of dietary soy, which in theory, may reduce the risk of heart problems. Soy has also been studied for blood pressure-lowering and blood sugar-reducing properties in people with type 2 diabetes, although the evidence is not definitive in these areas. In women with suspected cardiac ischemia, high levels of the soy isoflavone genistein have been associated with blood vessel problems. Further investigation is needed before a strong recommendation can be made. Report by Medline Plus
4. Obesity/weight reduction
Some research suggests that soy might be as effective as skim milk and more effective than a low-calorie diet alone in reducing weight. Other research has reported conflicting results. Further research is needed before a strong recommendation can be made. Report by Medline Plus
Soybean is also known to have some effect in ailments like Diarrhea (acute) in infants and young children, Cancer, and Diabetes. Soybean might just the whole medication you need for that ailment, and it’s also good, tasty food. Try it.
Have you checked your Blood Pressure today? Health is Wealth. Peace!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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