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ShareSoybean(s) (U.S.) or Soya bean (UK) is a species of legume, native to eastern Asia.
Soybeans are an important global crop, with political ramifications.
It is grown for its oil and protein.
For more information about the topic Soybean, read the full article at Wikipedia.org, or see the following related articles:
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Editor's Note: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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