Showing posts with label soybeans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label soybeans. Show all posts
New study strong anti cancer properties of soybeans
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
First study to report that proteins found in soybeans, could inhibit growth of colon, liver and lung cancers, published in Food Research International
Soybean meal is a bi-product following oil extraction from soybean seeds. It is rich in protein, which usually makes up around 40% of the nutritional components of the seeds and dependent on the line, and can also contain high oleic acid (a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid).
The study looked at the role soybeans could have in the prevention of cancer. Using a variety of soybean lines which were high in oleic acid and protein, the researchers looked to monitor bioactivity between the peptides derived from the meals of soybean and various types of human cancer cells.
The study showed that peptides derived from soybean meal significantly inhibited cell growth by 73% for colon cancer, 70% for liver cancer and 68% for lung cancer cells using human cell lines. This shows that the selected high oleic acid soybean lines could have a potential nutraceutical affect in helping to reduce the growth of several types of cancer cells.
Soybeans can not prevent prostate cancer returning
Monday, March 24, 2014
Soybeans can not prevent prostate cancer returning - Men who have undergone prostate cancer surgery still have to face their fears if the cancer returned again. Unfortunately, research shows that eating soy can not prevent this.
The study, conducted by researchers in the United States showed that the risk of prostate cancer returning in men who consumed soy supplements with men who did not consume soy supplements was as large.
"This study clearly shows that soy supplements in this situation do not provide benefits," said lead researcher Maarten Bosland of the University of Illinois, as reported by Reuters.
Some doctors believe that the content in soy called isoflavones may help prevent prostate cancer. However, recent research suggests that soy or other supplements may not reduce the risk of the disease to come back again.
These results were found after researchers Bosland and colleagues looked at 177 men who have prostate cancer surgery less than four months. Some patients were asked to consume soy or placebo every day for two years. The study was stopped when researchers saw no benefit patients get from soy.
Approximately 27 percent of participants who consumed soy had prostate cancer returning, while the same thing happens in 30 percent of participants who took the placebo. Although surprised by the results obtained, Bosland claimed grateful because the results are quite clear.
The study, conducted by researchers in the United States showed that the risk of prostate cancer returning in men who consumed soy supplements with men who did not consume soy supplements was as large.
"This study clearly shows that soy supplements in this situation do not provide benefits," said lead researcher Maarten Bosland of the University of Illinois, as reported by Reuters.
Some doctors believe that the content in soy called isoflavones may help prevent prostate cancer. However, recent research suggests that soy or other supplements may not reduce the risk of the disease to come back again.
These results were found after researchers Bosland and colleagues looked at 177 men who have prostate cancer surgery less than four months. Some patients were asked to consume soy or placebo every day for two years. The study was stopped when researchers saw no benefit patients get from soy.
Approximately 27 percent of participants who consumed soy had prostate cancer returning, while the same thing happens in 30 percent of participants who took the placebo. Although surprised by the results obtained, Bosland claimed grateful because the results are quite clear.
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