Soybeans (IMAGE)

Kyushu University

Soybeans

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Research from Japan shows that a soy-derived protein fragment that reaches the brain after being ingested reduces memory degradation in mice with an induced cognitive impairment, providing a new lead for the development of functional foods that help prevent mental decline.

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William J. Potscavage Jr., Kyushu University

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