Introduction

Soy & Sports Nutrition

Soy foods have the potential to provide many nutritional advantages, not only for elite athletes or individuals with active lifestyles, but also for people participating in every day recreational activity.

Recent research has also investigated the potential benefits of soy protein for enhancing sporting performance in athletes. Most of the research in this area has been conducted with soy protein isolate, and indicates a role for soy protein in increasing the body's antioxidant status, reducing fatigue after exercise and minimising tissue inflammation that occurs during exercise.

In addition, many soy foods provide nutrients that can play a role in sports performance, such as iron and certain amino acids.