{"id":164655,"date":"2022-09-16T13:01:52","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T07:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=162697"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:23:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T10:23:15","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-soybean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-soybean\/","title":{"rendered":"Soybean: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Rajeev Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Soybean<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Soybean<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Soybean<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Soybean?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Soybean<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Soybean<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSoybean is a legume that is a nutritionally, and economically important crop considered one of the major sources of oil. The scientific name of soybean is Glycine max and around 5000 years ago China cultivated it for the first time. Soya beans are a rich source of proteins, vitamins, minerals, low saturated fats, and fibers. The presence of these many biologically active compounds made use of the soybean in the pharmaceutical industry to make medicine and other dietary products 1<\/a><\/sup>. Soybean is cultivated as the major oil seed crop and let us discuss the importance and health benefits of soybeans.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Did you know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Soybean contributes around 30% of the world\u2019s current edible oil need. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Soybeans and soy foods may reduce the risk of a cardiovascular disease, stroke, coronary heart disease. source : betterhealth.vic.gov.au<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Soy is helpful for bone health, heart health, and menopausal symptoms .source : pcrm.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
The production value of soybeans in the U.S. was $57.5 billion in 2021. source: ers.usda.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Soybean<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Soybean contains a variety of nutrients that are given as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Water<\/strong>: 8.54 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein<\/strong>: 36.5 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Lipid (Fat)<\/strong>: 19.9 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrate<\/strong>: 30.2 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre<\/strong>: 9.3 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugar<\/strong>: 7.33 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/strong>: 277 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/strong>: 15.7 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium<\/strong>: 280 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus<\/strong>: 704 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium<\/strong>: 1800 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium<\/strong>: 2 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C<\/a><\/strong>: 6 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Soybean<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The constituents present in soybeans may have the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have anti diabetic properties\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have an antioxidant effect\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may possess anti cancer properties\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti inflammatory properties\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have cardio protective properties\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may possess anti microbial properties\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti obesity properties 1<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have cholesterol lowering properties\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may possess properties that may protect the liver\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti HIV properties 3<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Soybean<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the potential uses of soybeans have been described as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Use of Soybean for Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Soybean may act as an antidiabetic agent and may help in reducing renal disorders. Soybeans may help in reducing the increased protein content by replacing animal proteins with soybean plant proteins. Soybean plant protein may help in renal hyperfiltration and may reduce renal disease in diabetes type 2. Soybeans contain isoflavonoids and stigmasterol which may act as antidiabetic agents by targeting glucose transporters 1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>. However, consult your doctor for a proper diagnosis in case of high blood sugar.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Potential Use of Soybean for Cancer<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>