Certain gut bacteria can supercharge the benefits of soy foods by converting isoflavones in soy into a compound called equol, which may be even more beneficial, potentially resulting in even more bone protection, even better control of menopausal symptoms, and even lower prostate cancer risk. Not all individuals can make this conversion, though, because not all individuals have the specific types of good bacteria in their gut that do it. How can we foster the growth of these good bacteria? Stand