Foods - Soy - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Soy milk is an ideal alternative for those with lactose intolerance. Fortified varieties often contain Vitamins A, D, B₂, B₁₂, Calcium, and Zinc. Soymilk ice cream, tofu cheese, and soy yogurt are also available.

It is believed that soybeans lower the risk of hormone-related cancers such as breast and prostate cancer and help reduce cancer growth in general. Genistein blocks natural estrogen, which can induce and promote cancer. And though this isoflavone is 1,000 times weaker than estrogen, it promotes healthy bone development by encouraging calcium retention in bones. This can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Soy isoflavones can reduce menopausal hot flashes and help alleviate a number of other menopause-related situations. Other potential benefits of soy include lowering LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels and reduce arterial build-up,