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Abstract: Changing dynamics in Indian society is
leading to increased pressures which, coupled with the
lack of proper nutrition and education about health play
havoc, resulting in many diseases like heart diseases,
cancer, kidney problems osteoporosis, a skewed menstrual
cycle etc among women. More than 80% of the women in
this country have been facing the problem of hormonal
disorders when they reach to premenopausal phase.
Soybean diet can, in fact, play a crucial role as potent
medicine or supplement in combating the emotional,
physical and mental stress of menopausal and
pre-menopausal years Soybeans contain plenty of
Isoflavones (plant estrogens that help maintain an
estrogen balance in the blood), and thus used as therapy
for treating menopausal syndromes . This paper reviews
about benefits of soy for women and give information
about how incorporating soybeans in daily diet can work
wonders in reducing symptoms of menopause, the risk of
cancer and osteoporosis.
Introduction
Soy bean holds a very important position in the Indian
agriculture with a worth of over 5000 crores. India
stands at the 5th position in the list of leading
soybean producing countries with a production figure of
around 7 million tons. Madhya Pradesh has the lead among
the soybean producing states and it contributes around
75% of total production, most of it is crushed to derive
soy meal and oil. The soy oil is consumed in the country
and large bulk of soy meal is exported. Only part of it
is utilized mainly in poultry and cattle feed; a very
small proportion is used for human consumption as
protein supplements.
Despite of the problem of malnutrition the nation has
been facing for years, we could not make use of this
vital food enriched with proteins, minerals,
micronutrients, medicinally active compounds etc., for
the health benefits of the people.
Major Problem is problem of hormonal disorders which the
women face when they reach to premenopausal phase. There
is no potent medicine or supplement except hormonal
replacement therapy to combat this problem. Very few
women go for this treatment, many of them suffer from
the diseases originated due to hormonal disorders and
used to receive only symptomatic treatment to rest of
the life. There is no education provided to them to face
the seriousness of this problem.
In India, for women especially, combining soy with a
healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of diseases and
promote healthful vitality. More than 80% women of our
country suffer from the diseases associated with
menopause; osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, breast
cancer, sleeps deprivation, hot flashes etc.
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