What Soy Milk Can Do For Your Body

The Benefits

Some say soy milk can be healthy for you. In fact, the proteins found in soy milk can help women with osteoporosis. The calcium found in the proteins of dairy milk will be filtered through the kidneys, this process decrease the amount of calcium for the bones to absorb. This, in turn, creates a higher risk for bone related illnesses such as osteoporosis. However, this is not the case for calcium found in vegetable proteins (soy milk). This is because the calcium found in this particular milk is less likely to be filtered by kidneys; therefore making the absorb more calcium for healthy bones. Another benefit of soy milk is that it contains isoflavones which the dairy milk does not have. Isoflavones is a chemical responsible for reducing the amount of cholesterol you have in your body. Finally, soy milk contains antioxidants (such as phytochemicals - Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Selenium, Carotenoids and many more), which helps keep your body from the effects of free radicals and stress.

The Disadvantages

However, like all things, soy milk has its own disadvantages. For instance, doctors won't recommend you to drink soy milk on a regular basis if you are planning to reduce weight. Soy milk contains chemicals that reduce your body's metabolism. On the other hand, soy milk is a great way to add some pounds if you are particularly skinny or just want to bulk up a bit. It is also said that soy milk contains chemicals that enhances the production of estrogen in both male and females, which can have debilitating effects in the long run (on both sexes). Such information, however, is regarded as debatable as there are evidences that back-up its claim, as well as evidences that counter it.

The Verdict

Whichever side you are on, the benefits of soy milk outweighs its disadvantages by a long shot. However, it is possible that regular consumption of this product may, in fact, turn the balance for the worst. Which is why it is important to keep a healthy balanced diet and drink soy milk every once in a while. After all, it is the dosage that makes the poison.


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