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What are the benefits of Soy Protein Powder?
Unlike other plant-based proteins, soy is the only complete protein source that provides all 9 essential amino acids. This provides a significant advantage over other plant-based sources. It has also proved to be a better muscle development source of protein when compared with other plant-based sources. Its protein bioavailability is however lower than other plant sources such as pea and rice.
Soy has also been shown to boost your immune system as well as help prevent cardiovascular disease. Soy has also been shown to lower bad cholesterol and raise good DHL cholesterol. There is also inconclusive evidence that soy may lower the chance of prostate cancer in older men as well as reduce the risk of breast cancer in women.