Review of Dietary Soy’s Effects on Human Health and Its Constituents

Abstract

Soy protein is a natural component of soybeans and is known to provide a variety of health advantages. It offers advantages and is a different source of protein for folks who don’t consume meat. The purpose of this review is to familiarize readers with the value of soy beans in both the food and medical industries. Legumes, which also include peanuts, chickpeas, various beans, and pulses, contain soybeans. Soybeans are incredibly flexible because they can be made into meal, flour, and oil. Soy protein has roughly 25g of approved health claims per day, which is known to lower total cholesterol and LDL. Soy has a variety of powerful ingredients, including fiber, isoflavones, phytic acid, saponins, and trypsin inhibitors. Soy has been seen to have several harmful consequences. Numerous studies have raised concerns about the potential negative effects of it because of the allergens present and the antinutrient agents they contain, which prevent micronutrient absorption. It may also result in hypothyroidism because it lacks some essential amino acids, making it a source of incomplete protein. Additionally, it might have hormonal effects on infants later in life.