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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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