TIMESINDONESIA, JAKARTA – There are some differences between soy milk and cow’s milk. Soy milk is cheaper than cow’s milk. Soy milk could be a non-dairy milk alternative for those who have lactose intolerance. Moreover, soy milk has various benefits for body health. What are the benefits of soy milk?
Cited from Klik Dokter, here are some benefits of soy milk for health, particularly for women.
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1. Relieve menstrual pain
Consuming soy milk during period could relieve menstrual pain. Isoflavones in soy milk is proven to be effective in relieving menstrual pain, especially which is caused by endometriosis
2. Relieve the symptomps of postmenopause
A woman experiences some physical changes during menopause. In the journal of The JAMA Network, the symptoms of menopause can be relieved by consuming soy milk regularly. Try to drink soy milk 500 ml daily, at least for two months. However, you have to make sure that you do not have any diseases caused by nuts consumption.
3. Prevent premature aging
Soybean contains aglycones that could regenerate skin cells. A study in Japan stated that consuming 40 mg aglycones per day from soybean could get rid of wrinkles.
4. Decrease the risk of breast cancer
Various studies proves that consuming soybean regularly could decrease the risk of breast cancer.
5. Lower the level of cholesterol
Soy milk could lower the bad cholesterol level due to its phytoestrogen.
Those are various benefits of soy milk for our health. It is better for you to consume soy milk regularly. Do not forget to have a healthy diet, regular exercise, enough rest, avoid cigarettes and alcohol, and manage your stress. (*)
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