Some of the latest clinical findings regarding soy protein ( SP) and disease prevention
Heart Health Benefits
The American Heart Association recently recognized the important role that SP can play in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease ( CHD). Because soy protein-based nutrients are high in protein and are versatile, they can displace foods in the diet that are high in saturated fats.
The fat in SP is about 80+% unsaturated, and is rich in essential fatty acids including omega 3 fats
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of a health claim on food labels related to SP and the reduced risk of heart disease.
It said that based on scientific evidence from more than 50 independent studies, 25 grams of SP daily as part of a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.
Arline McDonald, PhD, an adjunct professor for the dept of preventetitive medicine at NthWest University, submitted to FDA a review of 35 studies published from 1998 to 2008 on soy and heart health. Her review submitted a wealth of evidence that low-density lipoprotein ( LDL or "bad chloresterol") levels can experience 4-6% reductions with a soy intake from a range of 20-50 gms daily In addition, the UK Joint Health Claims Initiative (JHCI) re-confirmed this by issuing a similar claim in 2002. Research showed that there are several ways that intake of SP with naturally occurring isoflavones can improve heart health. Intake of SP may:
Improve plasma lipids (e.g. lower total cholesterol, LDLs, and triglyercides); its effect are more profound in people with elevated cholesterol levels while maintaining HDL concentrations May alter how the liver metabolizes cholesterol (possibly improving the removal of LDL cholesterol)May increase the elasticity of arteries May reduce the build-up of plaque inside arterial walls”
Blood Pressure
Research suggests that the consumption of SP with naturally occurring isoflavones may be linked to lower blood pressure. The way in which soy helps reduce blood pressure is being investigated, however studies have indicated it may improve vascular reactivity”
The good news is that we make it easy to quickly ratchet up your daily soy consumption, along with a wide variety of other key nutrients.
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