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Soybean- medicinal properties

Article Abstract by: Sindhumol    

Original Author: Sindhumol
 Soybean can normalize cholesterol level and it can help in remedy endometriosis, hepatitis, lack of appetite,
menopause, osteoporosis, dandruff.   Soy is known as a natural remedy and preventive medicine for menopause-related problems and hormone-fueled cancers.Soybean contains plant estrogen called Isoflavones.  In addition, the phospholipids (lecithin and phosphatidyl-choline) in soybeans guard the liver and help improve cholesterol levels. Soy contains Natural Estrogen like Genistein, daidzein, and other phytoestrogens, these are the botanical equivalents of the human female hormone, but its effect is milder compared to estrogen and progesterone. When the body''s natural concentrations of these hormones decline, phytoestrogens help make up for the deficit, easing menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness and perhaps alleviating premenstrual difficulties such as cramping and irritability. Phytoestrogens helps to inactivate and neutralize the harmful forms of human estrogens and estrogen-like pollutants. Certain estrogen metabolites, industrial estrogen chemicals and synthetic prescription estrogen replacements all have been associated with a higher risk for cancer. Isoflavones in soy may also offer some relief for the pain, swelling, nausea, and bleeding of endometriosis.
Published: December 14, 2007
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