This book is a collection of articles detailing the very diverse roles of soy-derived compounds. Many cultures around the world have realised the importance of soy in diet. Through a total of 20 chapters, this book showcases the very diverse chemistry, biology and functions of soy. In view of the many reported effects of soy-derived compounds against diverse human cancers, this book concludes with few chapters on the anticancer activity of soy-derived compounds. Thus, through a collection of articles authored by renowned experts from across the globe, this book is an attempt to touch upon and highlight the importance of soy in diet with emphasis on its various health beneficial effects.