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Soy contains protein, lecithin, vitamins, minerals and isoflavones. Isoflavones have been shown to be protective against heart disease. In 1999, the FDA, convinced by research, began allowing manufacturers to use a health claim on food products that contain soy protein, linking them with reduced risk of heart disease. Recent research has also shown that genistein, a constituent of soy, suppresses the production of harmful stress proteins in cells. These stress proteins normally help cancer cells survive. |