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and a polysaccharide called astragalin B . This controls bacteria , viruses and rogue cells by binding to the outer membranes . This process helps the T-cells to identify rogue cells and weaken them internally .
Research indicates that it may help prevent the spread of malignant cancer cells that will impact secondary healthy tissue .
ii . Soy Although we have discussed the health benefits of soya in the previous chapter , let ’ s mention some of the benefits with respect to prostate conditions here . There is solid evidence that soy can reduce the size of the prostate . This is good news and during scientific studies , it seems that Asian men who consume higher levels of soy naturally in their diet will have a lower risk of prostate cancer than those living in the Western world . It is likely that this is a direct result of soy being a staple part of the Asian diet . It is deemed that soy products including tofu , tempeh and soymilk may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by up to 70 %.
Men who eat soy will have increased levels of Isoflavones ; those Isoflavones that are obtained from soy products will be found in the fluids within the prostate . This is natural absorption and accumulation . It is believed that soy phytochemicals are far more likely to aid prostate health than to exacerbate the potential risks that have been associated with soy in recent years . It is worth noting that Isoflavones are phytoestrogens , so they contain estrogenic properties . They may cause hormonal imbalance , but the impact is likely to be extremely limited . Isoflavones are considered to be good for reducing the risk of hormone-dependent cancers including cancer of the prostate , breast and uterine .
Soya Isoflavones are beneficial for the following reasons :
• They influence sex hormones ’ metabolism and counteract androgens with estrogen-type activities
• Influence cell growth that contributes to the guidelines of enzymes within the cells , contributing to protein synthesis and growth factors .
• They are powerful antioxidants
• They inhibit the swift increase of any malignant cells and the rapid growth of new blood vessels that would only feed tumors .
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