Essay on soy

Women from Asian countries appear to receive greater protective benefit from breast cancer with high soy intakes than American and European women, but this may simply be a difference in the amount of soy consumed. [15]

Soybean [ (Glycine max (L.)Merr] an East Asian crop is an important legume. It is a rich source of protein substitute for meat and diary products, soybean oil accounts for about 56% of the global oilseed production, a source of various vitamins, nutraceutical and antioxidants.

That said, aside from their isoflavone content, soy foods are rich in nutrients including B vitamins, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and high-quality protein. Unlike some plant proteins, soy protein is considered a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot make which must be obtained from the diet.

Unlike some plant proteins, soy protein is considered a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot make which must be obtained from the diet. Soy foods are also classified as fermented or unfermented (see table with examples, below).