If viewed from the content, soy really have a myriad of
benefits that are needed by our body. One of is the isoflavones which contained
in soy. The content of isoflavones in soy act as synthetic estrogens such as
tamoxifen and ipriflavone which is used to prevent osteoporosis or bone loss.
Isoflavones was able to prevent osteoporosis by stimulating osteoblastic
process through estrogen receptor activity and increases the production of
Growth Hormone (insuline Like Growth Factor 1 or IGF-1). Consuming Soy Milk on
a regular basis to maintain the skull and spine (Susan M.Potter-University of
Illinois - USA). In another study noted that women who regularly consumed soy
at a young age, the risk of breast cancer and osteoporosis will be reduced.
Besides being able to prevent osteoporosis, Isoflavones are
also able to hamper of Menopause. Despite
the natural process, the women feel scared and worried about facing menopause.
This is reasonable because the process is characterized by cessation of
menstrual cycles that often cause psychological and physical disorders that are
very disturbing; both before and after entering it. Cessation of the menstrual
cycle in women menopause is influenced by the hormone estrogen produced by the
ovarian gland. Therefore, medical therapy is usually given is Hormone
Replacement Therapy (HRT). Although
powerful enough to overcome some of the menopause syndrome, but in the long
term can cause health problems; including breast cancer (33%), stroke (49.1%),
Thromboemboli (125.3%), and heart disease (34.4%) - (Woman Health Initiaive
USA). Solutions that can be done is constantly looking for and researching
Fito-Estrogen or Estrogen derived from plants. One of them is shown to
effectively cope with menopause syndrome is isoflavones contained in soy milk.
Besides it's cheap; products have also been known to the public. Besides
isoflavones, soy milk nutrient that can inhibit the menopause is Vitamin E. It is
useful to keep the balance of hormones that slow the occurrence of menopause.
Vitamin E Natural is more readily absorbed than Vitamin E synthetic.
However, although the benefits of soy are so great, you do
not consume soy as you like. Soy consumption according to the portions. Why?
Some scientific evidence states that, consuming too much soy will be at risk
for cancer.
Keywords : Soy, Soy Milk,
Menopause, Osteoporosis, Soybean
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