Isoflavones have important biochemical activities and are rich in soybeans and soybean products. In this article, the authors outline current researches. The aspects considered included: ①structure, kind distribution and content of isoflavones in soybeans and soybean products; ②effects of crop environment and variety on kind distribution and content of soybean isoflavones; ③ effects of processing on kind distribution and content of soybean product isoflavones; ④ physiological function of Soybean isoflavones.