THE VIRILITY-ENHANCEMENT DIET: THE SOY CONNECTION
Soy reduces LDL cholesterol levels while at the same time raising HDL cholesterol readings. A 1995 analysis of thirty-eight human studies that appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine found that eating 1.6 ounces a day of soy lowered LDL cholesterol by 13 percent, with almost a 10 percent reduction in triglycerides. Simultaneously, HDL cholesterol rose 2 percent. Dr. James W. Anderson of the University of Kentucky, who authored the report, believes that soy can help cut heart disease risk in this country by 25 percent or more. And that, of course, means that the incidence of ED can be lowered as well.
Researchers have speculated that the high soy intake among the Chinese and Japanese is related to their corresponding low levels of heart disease. Other studies also suggest that soy removes LDL from the bloodstream, delivering it to the liver where it is broken down for excretion. The mechanism for this may be through the actions of substances known as phytoestrogens, a type of plant hormone akin to human estrogen. The result is artery protection from plaque build-up and protection from cancer.
A legume no bigger than a pea, soy is available in many varieties, including tofu (soy bean curd), and soy burgers, flour, milk, and tamari, a sauce. A high-protein, low-fat nutrient that can be substituted for meat, soy should be added to your diet. Just a few ounces a day can improve your health.
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