Scientists have evidence that lifelong exposure to genistein, a bioactive component in soy foods, protects against colon cancer.
August 6, 2013
Chronic exposure to genistein, a soy isoflavone, reduced the number of pre-cancerous lesions in the colons of laboratory rats exposed to a carcinogen by 40%.
Enjoy Life’s take on a handy snack is not only free of gluten but of all eight of the common allergens. Containing 40% less fat than leading potato chips, Plentils are made from high-protein lentils, long regarded as one of the best sources of plant-based protein and a staple in diets around the world.
Researchers have discovered that those who have a soy protein-rich diet reduce the amount of fatty deposits that accumulate around the liver, which can lead to liver disease.
A review of 19 previous studies involving more than 1,200 women found that two daily servings of soy can reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes.
Solae, maker of soy-based ingredients, is leading a 4-year, €$11 million research project—MagPro2Life—funded by the 7th Framework Programme of the EU Commission.