The Role Soy Vitamins Plays In The Body Functions

By Jana Serrano


When you choose any of the soy products, you are just at the same level with the those who eat a large variety of fruits and vegetables all in the same day. This is due to the fact that the nutritional content in these products are so many, and can be a good substitute for those who don't eat meat or any meat product. Those who are in need of building lean muscles quickly and those in weight loss programs also find the soybeans as the best solution. The soy vitamins, protein and minerals are among those that are needed in large quantities by the body.

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.

This vitamin does not naturally occur in plant products naturally, can be found in most fortified plant foods and other vitamin B12 supplements. With its role in the DNA synthesis, cell division and nervous system, the deficiency can cause neurological damage and even a given type of anemia (improper blood cell formation).

Unfortunately, this is not one of the vitamins that is easily available in plant based products, it is more available in animal products like eggs, meat, cheese, milk, and other related products. However, it is found in plenty in the soy products and this explains why it offers the best alternative to the vegetarians and those who are conscious of the animal products. With just a single serving, you can get up to 50% of your daily requirement of vitamin B12 from the soybean products.

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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