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== Soy ==

== Soy ==

This fact sheet provides basic information about '''soy'''-uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Soy, a plant in the pea family, has been common in Asian diets for thousands of years. It is found in modern American diets as a food or food additive. Soybeans, the high-protein seeds of the soy plant, contain isoflavones-compounds similar to the female hormone estrogen. This fact sheet highlights what is known about soy when used by adults for health purposes.

This fact sheet provides basic information about '''soy''' - uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Soy, a plant in the pea family, has been common in Asian diets for thousands of years. It is found in modern American diets as a food or food additive. Soybeans, the high-protein seeds of the soy plant, contain isoflavones-compounds similar to the female hormone estrogen. This fact sheet highlights what is known about soy when used by adults for health purposes.

'''Common Names'''—soy

'''Common Names'''—soy