What is soy protein?

Soy protein is derived exclusively from soy beans. Soy protein provides essential amino acids. When eaten with rice, soy provides protein comparable with that found in animal products. Soy is low in fat and cholesterol-free. It's valuable constituents include saponins, phytosterols, and isoflavones.Saponins support healthy immune system function and combine with cholesterol to reduce it's absorption into the body through the small intestine. Phytosterols have also been shown to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. The anabolic isoflavones in soy (genistein and daidzein) has exhibited effects as powerful antioxidants, Protein efficiency ratio (method to determine the quality) of soy protein is 2.30.Nowdays there are number of soya products are available in market includes soy burger, soy flour, Tofu, soy milk, soy sausages, roasted soy nuts and soy protein bar

What is the effective dosage of soy protein supplementation?

The effective dosage of soy protein is 25 to 50 grams per day.

What are the benefits of soy protein supplementation?

• Soy protein decreases levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides.
• It ranks right up there with the best in the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS). Soy protein is generally very low in or free of fat, cholesterol, and lactose.
• It's isolates can increase endogenous production of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroxin (T4), two substances which can increase your body's metabolism for increased fat burning.
• It provides more of the "critical cluster" (BCAAs, Glutamine, Arginine) aminos.
• It may help to prevent breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer.
• It may also be beneficial in preventing osteoporosis. Isoflavones from soy have protected against bone loss.
• It has antioxidant property.

What are the side effects of soy protein supplementation?

There are no side effects of consuming soy protein. However few people have experienced gastric discomfort and flatulence, but this type of side effect is very rare.

Cautions-

• Soy contains Phytic acid, a compound that may interact with mineral absorption.