Frequently Asked Questions

Questions

Q: What is Lunasin?

A: Lunasin is a unique and novel cancer preventive and cardioprotective soy peptide.

Q: Where is lunasin found?

A: Lunasin is a peptide isolated from soy that has 43 amino acids.

Q: What are the cancer preventative properties that the Lunasin peptide displays?

A: Lunasin is a peptide that suppresses chemical carcinogen-induced transformation in mammalian cells and skin carcinogenesis in mice. Since the lunasin gene was cloned from soybean and the chemically synthesized form of the lunasin peptide has been used in experiments conducted so far, the isolation of lunasin from other natural sources and testing of its biological properties have been carried out. Lunasin has now been isolated from barley, a newly found rich source of the peptide.

Q: Are lunasin and beta sitosterol similar?

A: No. Lunasin is a peptide whereas beta sitosterol is an isoflavone.

Q: What does the word lunasin mean?

A: The scientists who discovered lunasin named the protein lunasin, which comes from the Tagalog word for "cure."

Q: How much soy protein must I consume to help maintain a healthy heart?

A: In 1999, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowed manufacturers to use food labels stating that eating 25 grams of soy protein a day may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Foods must contain at least 6.5 grams of soy protein per serving to qualify for the label.