Soy isoflavones belong to a class of plant-based compounds known as phytoestrogens, so-called becausethey are similar in chemical structure and function to the female sex hormone estrogen. Soy isoflavones occur naturally in soybeans and can be found in several soy-based foods such as miso, soy sauce, tofu, edamame,soy milk and soy butter. Researchers have found that these compounds have some medicinal properties,particularly for women, and continue to study soy isoflavones for other health benefits.
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1. Natural antioxidants
Recent studies indicate that isoflavones have beneficial antioxidant properties similar to that of vitamin E. These antioxidant properties assist in reducing long-term cancer risk through guarding against free radical damage.
2. Lowers bad cholesterol
The isoflavones found in vegetables and fruits are micronutrients required by the body for maintaining a healthy heart. It reduces the blood cholesterol level as well as the risk of developing heart complications. Isoflavones stop the cell growth that leads to artery clogging. If these arteries clog, it can easily lead to strokes or heart attacks.
3. Reduces symptoms of menopause
Soy isoflavones have been found to reduce certain symptoms of menopause like increased bone density and hot flushes in women. In fact, many post-menopausal and menopausal health complications usually result from the absence of isoflavones in people's regular diets. Research shows that prescribed supplements were based mainly on soy plant, hops and black cohosh
4. Guards against prostrate complications
Isoflavones are highly useful when it comes to men's health as they guard against the enlargement of the prostate gland. They slow down advancement of prostate cancer through causing the elimination of prostate cancer cells.The isoflavones act against the cancer cells in a similar manner to other cancer treating medications.
5. Enhances bone health
Isoflavones assist in bone preservation as well as fighting osteoporosis. Unlike estrogen that only assists in preventing bone destruction, isoflavones aid in the creation of new bones. Other studies show that the isoflavones prevent skeletal disease and osteoporosis as well.
Applications:
1. Applied in bio-pesticide. It can be used to produce bio-pesticide of high-effective, low toxicity and low residue.
2. Applied in medical area. It can be used to treat Alzheimer.
3. Applied in smoke quitting. It can be used to made e-juice, nicotine patches and other smoke quitting products.
4. Used as an additive to manufacture food, nutrition and health care products, flavors and fragrances, cosmetics,and animal feeds.
5. Used in Nicotine replacement therapy. High purity can help smoker quit smoking and also can prevent non-smoker antist smoking.
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