A new study claims that school-age children who consume more soy-based food show better thinking skills and concentration. These findings pave the way for future research on how soy-based foods can positively affect children's cognitive abilities.
Isoflavones are compounds that occur naturally in a variety of plants, especially soybeans and soy products. Although previous studies in adults have shown that soy isoflavones can improve memory, its benefits in children have not been well studied.
Ajla Bristina, a PhD student in neuroscience at the United States University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign . . .
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