The benefits and harms of soy milk for children and women

If we talk about the origin, soy milk belongs to herbal products. The basis is beans of the same name, which were originally grown in China. According to legend, the Chinese philosopher invented a drink for his mother, because she was very fond of beans.

The composition of soy milk

The plant component includes the daily rate of beneficial enzymes, such as:

1. Vitamin A, or retinol, is responsible for cellular balance and regeneration.
2. Niacin - eliminates disorders of the digestive tract, treats pancreatitis and gastritis.
3. Thiamine - is responsible for the full functioning of the heart muscle, performs hematopoietic function.
4. Potassium - allows you to keep the water-salt, alkaline balance at the proper level, it prevents dehydration.
5. Pyridoxamine - relieves thrombosis, helps people with atherosclerosis to fully exist.
6. Triboflavin - strengthens the walls of capillaries and blood vessels, accelerates blood circulation.
7. Vitamin B9, or folic acid, has a positive effect on the state of the epidermis, treats skin ailments.
8. Vitamin PP, or nicotinic acid, normalizes blood glucose levels (relevant for diabetics).
9. Biotin - accelerates all metabolic processes in the body, triggers digestion, relieves pain in the stomach.
10. Vitamin B4, or choline, tones the psycho-emotional background, protects against negative factors, improves memory.
11. Iron, phosphorus, zinc, selenium - contribute to moderate brain function (relevant for people working with the head), strengthen the immune system.
12. Vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, normalizes blood pressure in hypo- and hypertensive patients.

Calorie content of soy milk

Athletes and people who follow the figure most often lean on a product of plant origin. This feature is achieved due to the low calorie content.

In 100 ml. only 53–55 kcal of soy milk, which cannot but rejoice. This indicator is characterized by a small accumulation of fats that are found in cow's milk.

Soybean composition is rich in proteins (about 3.5 grams per 100 ml.), Therefore, it forms bone tissue and contributes to the rapid weight gain when visiting the gym.

The optimal ratio of BZHU (per 100 ml. Accounts for 3.3 g., 1.8 g., 5.7 kg., Respectively) allows you to drink about 0.25 liters. soy milk per day. The indicated amount can vary up or down, taking into account the individual characteristics of the body.

How does the origin of soybeans on milk quality

1. To determine whether high-quality (wholesome) milk is or not, you must have knowledge regarding the origin of soy. Ultimately, the drink will turn out to be modified (harmful) or valuable to the body.
2. If we talk about the mass production of soy milk outside of our country, almost all soy is genetically modified.
3. Legume is well tolerated by disease, drought, heavy rains. Soybean bears fruit in any climate with the condition of fertilizing with chemicals in large quantities.
4. Due to the combination with herbicides, the fruits and tissues of the plant are combined with chemicals. Such beans become extremely dangerous and even poisonous to humans. They can cause the development of malignant tumors and other pathologies.
5. An unpleasant feature of soy is that in the process of growing beans absorb all the harmful compounds released into the environment (mercury, lead, etc.).
6. From the foregoing, it can be understood that genetically modified soy, albeit natural, which grows in an unfavorable environment, is harmful to the human body.
7. To date, there is no consensus regarding the effect of protein compounds (signs of soybean modification) on internal organs. New varieties grown by embedding genes in DNA can cause allergies or lower immunity.
8. All producers of soy milk are required to put on the packaging with milk the mark “contains GMOs” or “does not contain GMOs”. If the raw materials are not genetically engineered, soybean milk is natural, suitable for human consumption.

The benefits of soy milk

1. The main purpose of soy milk is to saturate the body with protein. Soy protein is equal to egg and meat. It contains more than eight amino acids that regulate metabolism and form muscle tissue. Thanks to proteins, the resistance to immunity to infectious diseases is increased, brain functions (in particular, memory) are improved.
2. As mentioned earlier, soy contains vitamins of group E, B, PP, C, micro and macro elements, acids. The listed enzymes synthesize hormones, restore tissues, saturate cells with oxygen and take part in their regeneration. It will be useful for women to know that vitamins of these groups prevent premature aging of the skin, strengthen hair follicles and nails.
3. Soy milk is a great alternative to an animal product with one exception. The drink is suitable for people who have an individual lactose intolerance, diabetes mellitus, galactosemia. For those who are overweight, soy will help you lose weight. It relieves the body of excess lipids, increases the tone of blood vessels and heart muscle, fights chronic cholecystitis and a stomach ulcer.
4. Soy milk is especially valuable for the elderly. The lecithin contained in the drink prevents the development of cholesterol plaques, eliminates clogging of blood vessels, and promotes the production of elastin fibers and collagen. As a result, aging occurs more slowly without much damage to the skin, hair, nails and internal organs in particular.
5. There are many estrogen-like substances and isoflavones in soybean-based milk that normalize hormones in women. As a result, women during menopause, pregnancy, breastfeeding do not experience drastic changes. These enzymes prevent the occurrence of osteoporosis and stop the already existing symptoms of the disease.

Harm soy milk

1. Despite the usefulness of products based on soybeans, you should carefully consider adding milk to the daily menu. The drink includes “anti-nutritional” compounds that affect the activity of almost all internal organs.
2. Changes in physiological processes in the body are characterized by disruption of the digestive tract, digestive disorders, and low digestibility of many elements (iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc). The latter aspect is due to the high accumulation of phytic acid in the composition of milk.
3. With the regular use of the drink, many people notice a violation of the pancreas, low absorption of proteins by the body. Also, blood cannot remove carbon dioxide and carry oxygen at the speed that was before using the product from soy.
4. Soya drink is contraindicated in children and those individuals who previously had problems with the endocrine system. The phytoestrogens contained in milk slow down the mental and physical capabilities of the child, cause early menstruation in girls, irritate the nervous system, and cause Alzheimer's development.
5. If a person has previously undergone thyroid treatment, he should continue to refuse to use soy-based milk. The drink includes isoflavone, which slows down the production of hormones in the gland.The same component upsets the balance of hormones in the body of pregnant women and nursing mothers.
6. People who are predisposed to the appearance of tumors, as well as other estrogen-dependent pathologies, should refuse milk from soy. The product provokes the disease and allows it to develop many times faster. As for men, frequent consumption of soy milk can lead to impaired potency and infertility.
7. It should be remembered forever that the superiority of soy milk over its animal counterparts will never replace a cow or goat product. Of course, the drink will give the person the necessary protein, amino acids, vitamins, elements, but its excessive use will lead to the opposite effect. The amount of daily soy protein that is ingested should not exceed 25 g.

Features of buying soy milk

As mentioned earlier, soy milk in Russia is not as widespread as in Europe and America. For this reason, information about the selection and exposure of the product will not be superfluous.

1. Examine the “Composition” column for the presence of the following components: water, soybean extract. This list ensures that you buy a truly natural product. The presence of flavorings and flavor enhancers is unacceptable.
2. Read on the back of the pack what minerals and vitamins are in the drink. Give preference to the widest list of useful enzymes.
3. Soy milk can be made from oilcake, such a product belongs to low-grade. It is not difficult to determine it, the package will bear the mark “Isolated soya protein”.
4. As for the pack, a quality drink is packaged in tetra packs and other containers that do not allow direct ultraviolet light. After opening the package, soy-based milk is stored in cold and dark for a week.

The base of the drink includes trace elements, minerals, amino acids and vitamins in large quantities. Unlike animal milk, the soy product does not contain lactose. This fact opens the door to the use of drugs for allergy sufferers.

Video: making soy milk