Soya has a lot of health benefits or so we were assured. An example of these health benefits would be that soy has omega 3 fatty acids that are seen to be very useful in numerous functions of the body. It has an antioxidant known as phytic acid which some assert to be useful against inflammation, diabetes as well as lowering cancer risks. The glyceollins within soya are effective against fungal infection. Soy also contains the controversial isoflavones which many claim are good for fighting cancer while others blame it for promoting cancer.