Meta-analyses of Soy Protein and Its Food Sources for Cholesterol Reduction - Full Text View
Go to Brief Summary: Although soy protein has approved health claims in Canada and the US, and is recognized by major cardiovascular clinical practice guidelines for the reduction of cholesterol and risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), these claims are based almost exclusively on evidence from foods containing isolated soy protein (ISP). The role of other non-ISP food sources of soy protein (e.g Tofu, tempeh, edamame) in these effects is unclear. The role of food form and matrix (e.g soy beverage versus meat analogue) on the effects of ISP is also unclear. As national dietary guidelines a...
Source: clinicaltrials.gov