♦Weight loss. Studies show that soy The
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oy was once considered only for strict vegetarians. Now, soy prod- ucts line grocery store shelves with
products such as soymilk, soy protein bars, soy smoothies, soy chips, soy pasta and even soy coffee. With so many op- tions, you’re bound to find something you’ll like! Many clinical studies have been
completed on soy showing a range of health benefits including:
♦Menopause and PMS relief. A re-
cent medical review in American Family Physician (the journal of the prestigious American Association of Family Physi- cians) states that, “Soy has been found to significantly reduce the incidence of hot flashes associated with menopause.” Also, Japanese researchers noted that physical symptoms of PMS were “signifi- cantly improved” in women consuming soy isoflavones daily. The researchers concluded that soy isoflavones were beneficial for the improvement of physi- cal symptoms of PMS.
helps you feel less hungry, and helps you feel fuller longer.
♦Diabetic Health. The USDA re-
cently stated in a published study that, “In studies of human subjects with or without diabetes, soy protein appears to moderate hyperglycemia and reduce body weight, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol/lipids) and hypersinsulinemia (high insulin levels due to high blood sugar), support- ing its beneficial effects on obesity and diabetes.”
♦Bone Health. Soy may support
stronger bones by decreasing the amount of calcium lost in your urine.
♦Cardiovascular Health. Studies
show that soy lowers total cholesterol, the “bad” LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and may even raise good HDL cholesterol levels. After years of carefully reviewing almost 40 clinical studies on soy and cholesterol, the FDA concluded that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein a day may reduce the risk of heart disease.
♦Energy. Soy protein has key nu-
tritional qualities that support energy, stamina, and sports performance (better lean muscle mass, endurance and recov- ery time). Because of this medical research and
the ensuing media attention, there has been a surge in the demand for soy prod- ucts worldwide. With the rising popular- ity of soy, record numbers of people are turning to traditional soy foods such as
soymilk, veggie burgers and tofu. Consumers acknowledge both the
health benefits of soy and its improved taste. In fact, the trial of soy foods is on the rise with 42% of Americans report- ing that they consume soy foods once a month or more, while 28% consume soy foods weekly. According to a recent SPINS/Soyatech research report, the soy industry is growing by an average of 20% every year with consumers spending over $3 billion each year on soy products. But, according to one recent research
study, a glass of soymilk once or twice a day doesn’t provide enough soy isofla- vones to achieve the full health benefits of soy. So, how much is enough? That question was recently answered
by an international panel of leading soy researchers who determined that the amount of soy nutrients needed to achieve all the potential benefits of soy to be in the range of 100-160 mg of soy isoflavones a day. Asian cultures have consumed soy heavily for thousands of years without any documented adverse effects. In fact, they have some of the lowest rates of cardiovascular disease and cancers, and are among the thinnest, longest living people in the world. If you feel like you can’t modify your
diet enough to achieve this soy level daily, there are products on the market that contain up to 160 milligrams of soy isoflavones per serving. Be sure to check food labels and search the internet to find products that will allow you the daily requirements you need to achieve the full health benefits of soy.
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References: 1. Morelli V and Naquin C. Alternative
Aaron Tabor, MD is the CEO and Medi- cal Research Director for Revival Soy. For more information on Revival Soy, please call 1-800-REVIVAL or go to
www.revival-
soy.com. References available by emailing
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