Soy Is Useful Or Harmful

The benefits and harms of soy have long been debated. There are completely opposite opinions of experts about what impact it has on human health. Soy contains complete proteins, which in their nutritional and nutritional value are not inferior to those of animal origin. The composition of soybean oil includes elements close to fish lipids, lecithin, choline, vitamins B and E, micro- and macronutrients.

Soy products are very popular in Asia - soy milk, butter, soy sauce, tofu, protein, flour.

Vitamins and minerals

• Molybdenum - Soy is rich in molybdenum, a key trace element found mainly in seeds, cereals and legumes.
• Vitamin K1 - The form of vitamin K found in legumes is known as phylloquinone. It plays an important role in blood clotting
• Folic Acid - Also known as vitamin B9, folate has various functions in the body and is especially important during pregnancy.
• Honey - Honey intake is often low in modern lifestyles. Deficiency can have adverse effects on heart health
• Phosphorus - Soy is a good source of phosphorus, a key mineral for our health.
• Thiamine - Also known as vitamin B1, thiamine plays an important role in many bodily functions.

Is soy useful?

Lecithin is a phospholipid with a special structure, extremely important for the functioning of biological membranes. It is involved in the metabolism of fats and cholesterol in the human body. It has a lipotropic effect, helps to slow down the process of fat accumulation in the liver and leads to their burning. Reduces cholesterol synthesis, controls fat metabolism and absorption.

Soy products contain phytic acid, as well as proteases - enzymes responsible for breaking down proteins. Soy has the ability to remove radionuclides and heavy metal ions from the body. 

Soy products are useful for people suffering from food allergies to animal proteins, diseases of the cardiovascular system, atherosclerosis, hypertension, ischemic heart disease; in recovering from myocardial infarction. Soy is a dietary remedy, recommended for patients with chronic cholecystitis, chronic constipation of a digestive nature, in diseases of the musculoskeletal system such as osteoarthritis and arthritis.

Consumption of soy products reduces the risk of osteoporosis in women, especially after menopause. These beneficial effects appear to be caused by isoflavones.

Studies show that isoflavones, a family of phytoestrogens found in soy, can relieve menopausal symptoms.

Contraindications:

Soy does not have a beneficial effect on the endocrine system. Children who use it very often have thyroid disease. May cause allergies, especially in children under 3 years.

High intake of soy products can suppress thyroid function in some people and contribute to hypothyroidism - a condition characterized by low production of thyroid hormones

Soy products can accelerate the aging process of the body. Also, they can cause disorders of cerebral circulation, increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's.

Soy contains many isoflavones, which are similar in composition to the female sex hormone estrogen. They have a positive effect on the female body, but these substances are not favorable for the development of the embryo's brain, increase the risk of miscarriage. For this reason, pregnant women should limit their consumption of soy products.