Recently, soybeans (a plant in the legume family) have become a very popular food staple. It is used as one of the ingredients in the production of a number of products, as well as an additive to a ready-made dish. The attitude to soybeans on the part of consumers and doctors is ambiguous. Some consider it very useful, others argue that it can do great harm to the body. Where is the truth?
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What are the benefits of soy? The main advantage of this leguminous plant is its high content of complete protein. In terms of its content, soybeans are significantly ahead of all plant products, including their "neighbors" in the legume family, such as beans and peas. That is why it is very popular with vegetarian people. Due to the large amount of protein, soybeans are successfully used as a substitute for meat, milk and butter.
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Soy also contains many B vitamins and vitamin E, as well as the biologically active substance lecithin, which has a pronounced antioxidant effect. Therefore, the use of soy in food contributes to the prevention of cancer, lowering cholesterol levels, and normalizes metabolism.
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Soy promotes the binding and removal of radionuclides and heavy metal ions from the body. In addition, this product can be indispensable for people who are allergic to animal protein.
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What harm can soy do? As you can see, this food product has many advantages. However, this plant can be harmful to the human body. First of all, because regular consumption of soy can have a negative effect on the thyroid gland. Therefore, doctors do not recommend using this plant for people who have problems with the endocrine system.
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In addition, soy, while it can be very beneficial for people with animal protein allergies, is itself a strong allergen. This is especially true in young children. That is why all foods containing soy should be excluded from the diet of children under 3 years old. This plant also contains significant quantities of oxalic acid, which can provoke the development of urolithiasis (the formation of oxalate stones in the kidneys).
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Soy contains biologically active substances isoflavones, which have not only positive, but also negative effects on the body. For example, with excessive use of soybeans, premature aging of the body may begin, and cerebral circulation may be impaired. Many doctors argue that products containing isoflavones are generally contraindicated for pregnant women in the first trimester.
