Soybean
Also known as: Soy; Soy Bean; Soya Bean; Soyabean
Description
Soybeans are the world's most widely grown Legume - The Soybean plant is a cultigen (a species created through cultivation).
Botanical Name
Glycine max
The Soybean is from the Legume (Leguminosae) family.
Health Benefits of Soybeans
Cardiovascular System
Soybeans may help to prevent (ischemic) Stroke. [1]
Immune System
Soybeans may help to prevent many forms of Cancer (by preventing the formation of those Blood Vessels that feed Cancer cells): [2]
Soybeans may reduce the incidence of Cancer - Breast. [3]
Soybeans may help to prevent Cancer - Endometrium. [4]
Soybeans may reduce the incidence of Cancer - Prostate. [5]
Soybeans may reduce the incidence of Cancer - Uterus. [6]
Metabolism
Soybeans may lower total serum Cholesterol levels and may inhibit the absorption of dietary Cholesterol: [7]
Soybeans may lower Low Density Lipoproteins levels.
Soybeans may lower elevated serum Triglycerides levels.
Musculoskeletal System
Soybeans may help to prevent Osteoporosis by increasing Bone density (due to the Soy Protein content of Soybeans). [8]
Respiratory System
Soybeans may help to prevent Chronic Obstructory Pulmonary Disease (COPD). [9]
Sexual System
Soybeans may alleviate many of the side effects (including hot flashes) associated with Menopause - Female. [10]
Skin
Soybeans (extract applied topically) may retard the aging process in the Skin. [11]
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