The Food and Drug Administration(US FDA) has granted the following health claim for soy and can be printed on the pack of soy product.
"25 grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet (which is low in saturated fat and cholesterol), may reduce the risk of heart disease"
An American Heart Association(AHA) review says:
"many soy products should be beneficial to cardiovascular and overall health because of their high content of polyunsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals and low content of saturated fat"
"many soy products should be beneficial to cardiovascular and overall health because of their high content of polyunsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals and low content of saturated fat"
Anti cancer potential:
Soybeans have high levels of antioxidants. This makes them good for preventing the onset of various cancers. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, which are harmful byproducts of cellular metabolism.
American Institute of Cancer Research, concludes that soybeans are rich in fiber content which is linked to a lower risk of colon cancer
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