Soya, dietology and preventive medicine
Modern research has revealed an increasing number of secrets that the soya bean holds – not only the individual ingredients themselves, but the unique combination of nutrients that the soya bean contains goes to explain the variety of benefits to human health at every stage in life.
As an example, if health risks mean that you have to avoid cholesterol and lactose in your diet, you can still enjoy a fully nutritious diet with soya products. Recent studies from the US have shown a daily intake of 25g of soya protein to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease – with polyunsaturated omega 3 and 6 fatty acids playing a key role. Together with soya proteins, secondary vegetable substances such as isoflavones – which belong to the phytooestrogens, or plant hormones – are thought to have a positive influence on menopause, and isoflavones have been linked to protection from osteoporosis due to calcium retention.
There are many causes for cancer. However, there is documented evidence that a largely vegetarian diet and the intake of substances that protect the body can counteract tumour development. Soya alone contains a variety of important components, and is therefore especially suited to a balanced diet.
