Isoflavones shown beneficial effects when consumed in the right amounts.
Beneficial isoflavones among others, for preventing bone disease, lower bad cholesterol, and prevent cancer.
definition
Isoflavones including types of flavonoids, which are phytochemicals, which protect the body from toxic substances.
Common source of isoflavones from foods such as soy, tofu, and soy milk.
Here are the efficacy and health benefits of isoflavones for:
1. Lowering LDL (bad cholesterol)
Isoflavones are found in fruits and vegetables your body needs to keep the heart healthy.
American Heart Association recommends eating 50 grams of soy per day to reduce blood cholesterol levels and heart disease risk.
2. Prevention of bone disease
Results of pharmacological studies conducted by J. Chen concluded that isoflavones have potential as anticancer, and prevents cell death of osteosarcoma.
In other words, isoflavones are able to kill tumor cells that cause bone disease osteosarcoma.
However, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), the benefits of isoflavones on bone still needs further study.
3. Treatment of Menopause Symptoms
Isoflavones have properties similar to estrogen. Women who undergo menopause will experience a shortage of this hormone.
Estrogen deficiency causes undesirable body changes such as v'ginal dryness and hot flashes.
Diets rich in isoflavones, such as soy, according to Peter Chen, MD of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center has the potential to improve the symptoms of v'ginal dryness.
However, sensitivity to estrogen in hormone levels may be different for every individual. Therefore, consult with your doctor first about the treatment of menopausal symptoms is most appropriate.
4. prevent Cancer
Isoflavones also showed non-hormonal properties known as "apoptosis" (programmed cell death), which may reduce the risk of some diseases such as colon cancer.
Isoflavones can be programmed to bind to a carcinogen (causes cancer cells) and then, by nature dimilikiya apoptotic cells, induces the death of carcinogens.
Possibility of isoflavones as a killer of cancer cells continue to be explored by experts.