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The Soy Vitamins And Their Health Benefits

By Jana Serrano


When enjoying any soy product, be assured that you are not missing out. It has most of the nutrients you need to. In fact, it can be compared to the whole dairy milk in terms of nutritional content. It has protein, carbohydrates, calcium, and phosphorus. The main soy vitamins that help in the fight against diseases include vitamin A, vitamin B12, and riboflavin among others.

The vitamin B12 is among the most talked about vitamins found in the soy products. It is among the B-complex vitamins and plays a central role in cell division, the DNA synthesis, and in the proper nervous system functioning.

Naturally, this vitamin does not occur in most plant products and the only natural plant source is the soybeans. This is why it is a must for those who are entirely vegetarians. Otherwise, it is found in eggs, milk, meat, cheese and the related products.

For those who do not eat meat or any other animal products, whether a vegetarian or vegan, the best source of vitamin B12 you can get is from the soy products. Just a single serving provide as much as half of the daily requirement of vitamin B12.

Eating a raw carrot is common for many people, all who say that they are after the vitamin A that it is known for. Although this is true, vitamin A is found in plenty in most other plant based products, whether cooked or raw.

As such, you cannot afford to miss it from your diet. The best way to boost vitamin A in the diet is a daily intake of the soybean product of your choice, be it water, milk, or powder. However, the other natural sources where you will get vitamin A in plenty are mainly fruits and vegetables such as apricots, mangoes, pumpkins, the red capsicum, carrot, sweet potatoes, and peach. It is also available in offal meat, butter, and milk, among other animal products.

Other than the said vitamins, there are several other micro-nutrients and macro-nutrients that are available from these products. Phosphorous, for instance, is necessary to convert energy from proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, and is also required to enable the use of the B-complex vitamins. Potassium on the other hands is needed to regulate acidity balance in the body, muscle contraction and in chemical reactions in the body.

The soybeans also contain recommended levels of minerals like phosphorous needed for bone formation, facilitation of B-complex vitamin usage and extraction of energy from proteins, fats and carbohydrates. The other mineral is the potassium that is required by the body to regulate the acidity balance of the body. The protein found in soy product is also helpful for the formation of lean muscles, and is healthy as it is not associated with cholesterol.




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