A recent panel of world experts (see Reference 1) determined that theamount of soy nutrients needed to achieve all of the potential benefits of soy, including a reduced risk of certain cancers, was in the range 100 to 160 milligrams of soy isoflavones per day. Isoflavones are one of the natural nutrients found in soy protein and are believed to help produce many of soy's benefits for menopausal symptoms, PMS symptoms, cholesterol reduction, breast tissues and prostate tissues. This level of isoflavone consumption equates to eating 3 to 6 daily servings of traditional soy protein foods like soy milk or tofu. This seems like a lot, but the traditional, countryside Japanese diet includes 3 to 6 servings of soy foods. The amount of 150-200 milligrams of soy isoflavones per day has been published in the prestigious Obstetrics & Gynecology journal. (Reference 2) A recent study in China revealed that the average daily soy protein consumption was 100 grams per day! (Reference 3) The latest Taiwanese study shows that Taiwanese children consume close to 40 milligrams of isoflavones per day. (Reference 4) A single cup of regular soy milk can provide 30 to 40 milligrams of soy isoflavones, so we know that the traditional Asian diet, with 3 to 6 servings of soy foods, easily contains 150-200 milligrams per day. A small number of scientists and health magazines are quoted as saying that the Asians consume only 40-50 milligrams per day. This is in reference to metropolitan areas like downtown Tokyo where the diet is being "Westernized" (i.e. fast food restaurants are moving in). Interestingly, cancer rates are on the rise in Asian metropolitan areas where soy consumption is declining. In summary, based on the soy consumption data from Asian countries and the recent panel of experts' recommendations, you should consume 3 to 6 servings of traditional soy foods per day for maximum benefits. Each serving of Revival is equal to this amount of traditional soy foods. We feel Revival is the best way to eat the proper amount of soy protein and soy isoflavones for maximum health benefits. References: 1. Appropriate Isoflavone Food Fortification Levels: Results of a Consensus Conference. J.J.B. Anderson, H. Adlercreutz, S. Barnes, M.R. Bennink, M.S. Kurzer, P. Murphy, K. Setchell, C.M. Weaver, and C.M. Hasler. Univ. of No. Carolina, Helsinki, Ala.-Birmingham, Michigan St., Minnesota, Iowa St., Cincinnati, Purdue and Illinois. Experimental Biology 2000, San Diego, CA April 15-18, 2000. 2. The effect of dietary soy supplementation on hot flushes. Albertazzi P, Pansini F, and Bonaccorsi G, et al. 1998. Obstetrics & Gynecology. Jan;91(1):6-11. 3. Usual dietary consumption of soy foods and its correlation with the excretion rate of isoflavonoids in overnight urine samples among Chinese women in Shanghai. Chen Z, Zheng W, Custer LJ, Dai Q, Shu XO, Jin F, Franke AA. University of South Carolina, Columbia 29203, USA. Nutr Cancer 1999;33(1):82-7. Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.