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Soy Isoflavones

Soybeans were originally cultivated in China for over 3000 years. As a meat alternative, two cups of soybeans provides over 100% of your daily value of protein while carrying only 600 calories. They also contribute to lowering cholesterol levels. Protein accounts for 40% of a soybean’s mass. In addition, it comes in a heat stable storage center, meaning soy can be prepared at high temperatures without losing its composition or nutritional value. Originating from the soybeans, soy isoflavone is the key component responsible for most of the health benefits associated with soybeans. However, it can also be extracted from red clover and has been found to provide similar health benefits. Soy isoflavone has been suggested to have both immune-enhancing and immune-suppressive effects. Soy isoflavones have relatively high concentration of phytoestrogens. These phytoestrogens and their metaboliteshave many potent hormonal and non-hormonal activities that may be the reason why it is so good for you.

Potential Benefits of Soy Isoflavones

Reduces menopausal symptoms
Protection against heart disorders
Prevents osteoporosis
May reduce the negative side effects associated with menstruation
Improves bone health
Contains antioxidant abilities
Cholesterol reducing properties
A healthier meat alternative

Nutritional Content 172 grams

Ingredient	Amount
Amount: 1 Cup
Energy: 297.56 Calories
Energy from Fat: 138.86 Calories
Energy from Saturated Fat: 20.08 Calories
Protein	28.62 g
Carbohydrates	17.06 g
Dietary Fiber	10.32 g
Soluble Fiber	4.23 g
Insoluble Fiber	6.09 g
Total Sugar	5.16 g
Monosaccharides	0.52 g
Disaccharides	0.86 g
Other Carbs	1.58 g
Total Fat	15.43 g
Saturated Fat	2.23 g
Mono Fat	3.41 g
Poly Fat	8.71 g
Trans Fatty Acids	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Water	107.59 g
Ash	3.29 g
Vitamin A	15.48 IU
A cartenoid	1.72 RE
Thiamin B1	0.27 mg
Riboflavin B2	0.49 mg
Niacin B3	0.69 mg
Niacin Equiv	6.87 mg
Vitamin B6	0.40 mg
Vitamin C	2.92 mg
Vitamin E Alpha Equiv	3.35 mg
Vitamin E	5 IU
Folate	92.54 mcg
Vitamin K	33.02 mcg
Pantothenic Acid	0.31 mg
Calcium	175.44 mg
Copper	0.70 mg
Iron	8.84 mg
Magnesium	147.92 mg
Manganese	1.42 mg
Molybdenum	129 mcg
Phosphorus	421.40 mg
Potassium	885.80 mg
Selenium	12.56 mcg
Sodium	1.72 mg
Zinc	1.98 mg

What Soy Isoflavones Have

Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Omega 6 Fatty Acids
Alanine
Arginine
Asparate
Cystine
Glutamate
Glycine
Histidine
Isoleucine
Leucine
Lysine
Methionine
Phenylaline
Proline
Serine
Threonine
Tryptophan
Tyrosine
Valine

Citations & Studies

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A biochanin-enriched isoflavone from red clover lowers LDL cholesterol in men. Nestel P et al. Eur J ClinNutr. 2004 Mar;58(3):403-8
Absorption in humans of isoflavones from soy and red clover is similar. Tsunoda N, Pomeroy S, Nestel P. J Nutr 2002 Aug;132(8):2199-201
Alternative treatments for menopause symptoms. Systematic review of scientific and lay literature. Seidl MM, Stewart DE. Can Fam Physician. 1998 Jun;44:1299-308
Antioxidant activity of phytoestrogenicisoflavones. Ruiz-Larrea MB et al. Free Radic Res. 1997 Jan;26(1):63-70
Beneficial effect of soy isoflavones on bone mineral content was modified by years since menopause, body weight, and calcium intake: a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial. Chen, Yu-ming et al. Menopause. 11(3):246-254, 2004
Biological effects of a diet of soy protein rich in isoflavones on the menstrual cycle of premenopausal women. Cassidy A, Bingham S, Setchell KD. Am J ClinNutr. 1994 Sep;60(3):333-40
Breast and Uterine Effects of Soy Isoflavones and Conjugated Equine Estrogens in Postmenopausal Female Monkeys. Charles E. Wood et al. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism Vol. 89, No. 7 3462-3468
Chemoprevention of Breast Cancer, Proteomic Discovery of Genistein Action in the Rat Mammary Gland. Craig Rowell, D. Mark Carpenter and Coral A. Lamartiniere. Journal of Nutrition, 135:2953S-2959S, December 2005
Daidzein is more efficient than genistein in preventing ovariectomy-induced bone loss in rats. Picherit C, Coxam V, Bennetau-Pelissero C, Kati-Coulibaly S, Davicco MJ, Lebecque P and Barlet JP.. J Nutr. 2000 Jul;130(7):1675-81
Effect of a phytoestrogen food supplement on reproductive health in normal males. Mitchell JH, Cawood E, Kinniburgh D, Provan A, Collins AR, Irvine DS. ClinSci (Lond). 2001 Jun;100(6):613-8
Effects of a soy milk supplement on plasma cholesterol levels and oxidative DNA damage in men--a pilot study. Mitchell JH, Collins AR. Eur J Nutr. 1999 Jun;38(3):143-8
Effects of Estrogen-Progestin on Risk of Fracture and Bone Mineral Density. Jane A. Cauley, John Robbins, Zao Chen, Steven R. Cummings, Rebecca D. Jackson, Andrea Z. LaCroix, Meryl LeBoff, Cora E. Lewis, Joan McGowan, Joan Neuner, Mary Pettinger, Marcia L. Stefanick, Jean Wactawski-Wende, Nelson B. Watts. JAMA. 2003;290:1729-1738
Isoflavones from red clover (Promensil) significantly reduce menopause hot flush symptoms compared with placebo. Peter H. M. van de Weijera et al. Peter H. M. van de Weijera et al
Soy isoflavones have a favorable effect on bone loss in Chinese postmenopausal women with lower bone mass: a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial. Chen YM et al. J ClinEndocrinolMetab. 2003 Oct;88(10):4740-7
Soy isoflavones in the treatment of prostate cancer. Hussain M et al. Nutr Cancer 2003;47(2):111-7
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