Soy isoflavones are not only special because of the effect they are believed to have on health, but also, because for all practical purposes, no other food contains as significant an amount of these chemicals as does the soybean. The major isoflavones in soybeans are genistein, daidzein and glycitein.
Glucagonâs role in the body is to prevent blood glucose levels dropping too low. To do this, it acts on the liver in several ways: It stimulates the conversion of stored glycogen (stored in the liver) to glucose, which can be released into the bloodstream. This process is called glycogenolysis.
Like insulin, glucagon is a protein hormone produced in the pancreas. It is a counterbalance to insulin. Approximately four to six hours after you eat, the glucose levels in your blood become reduced. This triggers the production of glucagon in the pancreas. When the pancreas secretes glucagon, it suppresses insulin. Glucagon signals the liver and muscles to break down glycogen into glucose and release glucose back into your bloodstream. This keeps your blood sugar levels from dipping too low.