Soy Protein

Information

Soy protein is a complete protein that ranks right up there with the best in the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score. Soy protein is generally very low in or free of fat, cholesterol, and lactose. Soy protein is approved for those who are lactose intolerant, and can be used as a meat substitute. Much more than just an ingredient for a protein shake, Soy protein can be used for cooking instead of flour, producing high protein foods that are extremely low in fat, a bodybuilder's dream come true! Soy protein is derived exclusively from soy beans.

Soy Protein Dosage

A total intake of 25 to 50 grams of soy protein and 50 milligrams of soy isoflavones daily may have cardiovascular and other health benefits. This can come from nutritional intake, as well as supplemental intake.

Ingredients of Soy protein

It is composition of various substances and list of Soy protein given below:

• Serving Size(bottle) 1
• Servings Per Box 12
• Calories 328
• Fat Calories 36
• Total Fat (g) 4
• Sat. Fat (g) 1
• Cholesterol (mg) 22
• Sodium (mg) 132
• Total Carbs (g) 20
• Dietary Fiber (g) 3
• Sugars (g) 7
• Proteins (g) 48

Uses and Benefits of Soy protein

• It help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
• It can be used as a source of high quality protein to help satisfy the higher need for protein during muscle-building by providing the necessary essential amino acids for physical and muscular development.
• Soy protein helps to increase the nutritional value of other foods - mainly because of its complete amino acid profile, and it also contains extra amounts of various amino acids.
• It can also be used in osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.

Side Effects of Soy protein

Soy protein may be safely taken in a wide range of doses. Only a very small percentage of people are allergic to soy. Be sure to consult your doctor if you're on any prescription drugs, as soy may have interact with those drugs. Soy contains phytic acid, a compound that may interact with mineral absorption.

Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid the use of soy protein supplements.