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The Role Soy Vitamins Plays In The Body Functions

By Jana Serrano


The internet today is dominated by information about supplements as well as nutrition products. This is mainly due to the fact that the population is waking up to the reality that the lifestyle diseases have reached an alarming rate. The obesity is a major issue today, and it affects people from all corners of our globe. It is associated with diabetes, heart failure and several other lifestyle diseases. In order to reverse the situation, soy products are emerging as some of most sought after remedies. However, most has been said about the proteins from soybeans, and very little about the soy vitamins and how they are important for the proper body functions.

To start with, vitamin B12 is part of the B-complex vitamins. It plays a major role in cell division, DNA synthesis, and in nervous system function. When there is a deficiency in vitamin B12, the victim can be diagnosed with neurological damage as well as anemia that is caused by failure of proper blood cell formation.

Naturally, this vitamin does not occur in most plant products and the only natural plant source is the soybeans. This is why it is a must for those who are entirely vegetarians. Otherwise, it is found in eggs, milk, meat, cheese and the related products.

Just a single serving of soymilk or other soy products can produce up to half of the vitamin B12 that is recommended per day. This is why the nutritionists recommend it for all people, and particularly those who have limited diets of animal products like the vegans and the vegetarians.

Everyone knows that for proper eyes, you need lots of vitamin A. The vitamin A is also required for proper immune system functioning. The soybean is known to be the best source of organic vitamin A. This is a fat soluble vitamin and has several other functions in the body including maintaining the normal reproduction. It normally comes from fruit based products and vegetables. The common sources include carrot, sweet potato, red capsicum, pumpkin, mango, apricots, rockmelon, and peach. The organic sources include milk, offal meats, and butter.

As such, you cannot afford to miss it from your diet. The best way to boost vitamin A in the diet is a daily intake of the soybean product of your choice, be it water, milk, or powder. However, the other natural sources where you will get vitamin A in plenty are mainly fruits and vegetables such as apricots, mangoes, pumpkins, the red capsicum, carrot, sweet potatoes, and peach. It is also available in offal meat, butter, and milk, among other animal products.

The other important vitamin is Riboflavin or the vitamin B2. The growth of body tissues depends on the presence of riboflavin. It plays a role in the conversion of proteins into usable nutrients in our body. As such, it helps in repair of worn out tissues, and growth of the new tissues like the skin and the eyes. Other than other sources like spinach, avocado, broccoli, meat, yeast extract, and almonds, the soybeans provide vitamin B2 in plenty.

In addition to the three vitamins, there are several other vitamins that are found in lesser quantities. However, the mineral like phosphorous that are necessary to help in using the B-complex, bone formation and conversion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats into energy also available in plenty in the soybean products. The same goes for potassium that plays a role in the regulation of body acidity.




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