Soy contains all ingredients found in chickpeas, lentils and beans in larger quantities,
And also vitamin B2
It is classified with oil plants
Lysine is only available in soy, because it contains fat,
The soy contains omega-3 or linoleic acid,
Which is not found in other legumes because it does not contain fat,
Soy is also characterized by an important amount of natural plant hormones, which have the largest percentage of phytosterogens.
In practice, it is advisable to limit the consumption of a soya product per day in adults and to avoid any regular consumption in the infant (especially in the form of juice).
A beneficial effect on cholesterol
Because of their composition, soy foods are rich in fiber and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
thus They help to regulate the lipid balance favorably,
favoring the lowering of cholesterol.
The decrease in triglycerides remains random.
Decreased cardiovascular risk
the isoflavones of soy appear to have a favorable effect on the blood vessels by strengthening their tonicity, the fact which consequently produces a decrease in cardiovascular risk.
This beneficial effect would only occur for an already substantial consumption (where the order between 45 to 55 mg / day of Genistein).
The improvement of the lipid balance also helps to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Prevention of osteoporosis
the isoflavones of soy have a protective effect on bone ,by limiting the resorption. The calcic intake must be satisfactory
Allergic risk!
Among the dietary risks, there is the possibility of allergic reactions ,
This risk is particularly justifies in case of predisposing allergic .
Hormonal estrogenic effects, what toxicity?
The isoflavones present in soy products have the peculiarity of binding to estrogen receptors (bone, brain, genital organs) for modulate hormonal reactions. These hormonal estrogenic effects are evoked to replace hormonal deficiency after menopause, thus reducing the symptoms of hot puff..
But these estrogenic effects are not without consequence, especially in certain populations: gestation, lactation, and early childhood (<3 years) correspond to periods particularly sensitive to phyto-estrogens, coinciding with a strong cell growth and a development Precocious sexual organs (causing malformation, fertility anomaly).
Soy juice, and all soya food preparations or nutritional supplements, are strongly discouraged for pregnant women and children under 3 years of age, due to the presence of isoflavones, sometimes in high concentrations.
Effects on the thyroid gland
an Excessive consumption of soy is also equally to unbalance hormone treatments in hypothyroidism case,
Creating an increased need of Thyroxine, and often requiring increased treatment doses.
therefore It is advisable to exclude all soy products in people with hypothyroidism,
What inputs are advised in practice?
The consumption of soy is discouraged in children under 3 years and pregnant women, and should not exceed in adults the dose of 1 mg / kg body weight
In practice, it is advisable to limit the consumption of a soya product per day in adults and to avoid any regular consumption in the infant (especially in the form of juice). For the same reasons, dietary supplements containing soya are not recommended.
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