Michael Plewa is a geneticist from the University of Illinois who conducted studies to isolate the compounds in Soybeans that protect cells and their DNA from damage by tumors. (Back)

Soybeans, when processed for their oil and protein content, leave behind compounds that make up a phytochemical concentrate (PCC). This PCC, when prepared and used on cell samples from hamster lungs and ovaries have been shown to prevent tumor growth when the cells were exposed to a known tumor inducer. What this means is the compounds in Soybeans are effective in countering harmful chemicals and preventing the creation of tumors. This is good for those who seek cancer-prevention methods. (Back)