This is the first of an ongoing series to answer some of our most commonly asked questions in order to help you make informed choices for you and your family.
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Soy is the perfect plant-based protein-it contains all 9 essential amino acids. The soybean is native to East Asia and is known mostly as an alternative to meat and dairy proteins. Soy has been a part of Asian diets for thousands of years-and for good reason. Today it is used worldwide because of its health benefits and many uses.
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Soy has isoflavones
Soy is the richest source of isoflavones that may help protect against several chronic diseases, including osteoporosis, coronary heart disease, and certain forms of cancer.
Soy is not feminizing
There are rumors that soy makes men more "feminine," but studies show that it has no effect on estrogen levels in males, and it certainly does not "feminize" them.(8)
Soy doesn't cause breast cancer
In fact, several recent studies show that soy consumption may be associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer recurrence and improved survival.(9)
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Shaklee Life Energizing Shake
A delicious non-GMO protein shake with pre- and probiotics. 24 grams* of protein, including 16 grams of plant-based,
non-GMO protein per serving.
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Energizing Soy Protein
High quality plant based protein. 14 grams of non-GMO soy per serving.
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Instant Protein Soy Mix
A versatile soy mix that can also be used for cooking and baking. 16 grams of non-GMO soy per serving.
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Yours in Health,
Karen Visnic Shaklee Senior Executive Coordinator 1-888-356-6433
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- Lonnerdal B, Bryant A, Liu X, Theil EC. Iron absorption from soybean ferritin in nonanemic women. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 2006, 83, 103-7.
- Heaney RP, Weaver CM, Fitzsimmons ML. Soybean phytate content: effect on calcium absorption. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 1991, 53, 745-7.
- Wakai K, Egami I, Kato K, Kawamura T, Tamakoshi A, Lin Y, Nakayama T, Wada M, Ohno Y. Dietary intake and sources of isoflavones among Japanese. Nutr. Cancer. 1999, 33, 139-45.
- Somekawa Y, Chiguchi M, Ishibashi T, Aso T. Soy intake related to menopausal symptoms, serum lipids, and bone mineral density in postmenopausal Japanese women. Obstet. Gynecol. 2001, 97, 109-115.
- Zhang X, Shu XO, Gao YT, Yang G, Li Q, Li H, Jin F, Zheng W. Soy food consumption is associated with lower risk of coronary heart dis ease in Chinese women. J. Nutr. 2003, 133, 2874-8.
- Savage JH, Kaeding AJ, Matsui EC, Wood RA. The natural history of soy allergy. J. Allergy Clin. Immunol. 2010, 125, 683-686.
- Hamilton-Reeves JM, Vazquez G, Duval SJ, Phipps WR, Kurzer MS, Messina MJ. Clinical studies show no effects of soy protein or isoflavones on reproductive hormones in men: results of a meta-analysis. Fertil. Steril.2010, 94, 997-1007.
- Caan BJ, Natarajan L, Parker BA, Gold EB, Thomson CA, Newman VA, Rock CL, Pu M, Al-Delaimy WK, et al. Soy Food Consumption and Breast Cancer Prognosis. Cancer Epidemiol. Biomarkers Prev. 2011.
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