What are isoflavones? Are they good for me?
Isoflavone is the general term for phytoestrogen, a plant chemical found in soybeans. Some researchers believe that isoflavones are good for your health. Currently the federal government has no standard for the recommended daily allowance of isoflavones. At Silk, we believe that the isoflavones found in normal servings of soy foods, consumed throughout the day, can be part of a healthy diet. We do not believe in supplementing the diet with isolated isoflavone supplements. Each 8 oz. serving of Silk Soymilk contains approximately 20 to 35 milligrams of isoflavones. Silk Live!™ Soy Yogurt contains approximately 20-30 mg of isoflavones per serving. The amount of isoflavones in soy beans varies from year to year depending on seed and soil quality, weather and other variables that affect each harvest.
