What soybeans have beneficial effects on the body
Keep your brain smart: Soy beans are rich in soy lecithin, an important component of the brain. Eating more soybeans could help stave off Alzheimer's disease. In addition, sterols in soy lecithin can add nerve function and vitality.
Progressive energy: protein in soy can add the stimulating and inhibitory function of the cerebral cortex, improve learning and work efficiency, but also help to relieve the depressed mood.
Avoid cancer: Soy contains protease inhibitors, researchers at New York University in the United States found that it can inhibit a variety of cancers, breast cancer is a significant effect.
Lower blood lipids: Plant sterols in soy can lower blood cholesterol. It competes with cholesterol in the gut, reducing cholesterol absorption. The "bad cholesterol" in the blood of patients with hyperlipidemia together does not affect the "good cholesterol" in the blood, has a very good lipid lowering effect.
Prevention of deafness: iron supplements can dilate microvessels, soften red blood cells, ensure the blood supply to the ear, can effectively prevent hearing loss. The content of iron and zinc in soybeans is much higher than other foods, which has a certain effect on preventing deafness in the elderly.
Assistant antihypertensive: American scientists research found that the diet of patients with hypertension, intake of sodium is too much, and potassium is too little. Intake of high potassium food, can promote excessive sodium salt excretion in the body, has the effect of assisting in lowering blood pressure. Soy beans are rich in potassium, up to 1503 mg per 100 grams. High blood pressure patients often eat soy, to timely supplement the body potassium is very helpful.
