Analysis showed that soy products significantly reduced body weight , BMI , body fat percent and waist circumference in overweight or obese Asian population s ( −0.37 kg , P = 0.010 ; −0.27 kg/m2 , P = 0.042 ; −0.36 % , P = 0.032 ; −0.35 cm , P = 0.049 ) and more significant effects were observed in non-menopausal women reduced body weight ( −0.59 kg , P = 0.041 ) , BMI ( −0.59 , P = 0.041 ) and waist circumference ( −0.59 cm , P = 0.041 ) in overweight or obese population s. Conclusion : This meta- analysis showed that soy products  have weight loss effects , mainly due to soy protein , isoflavone and soy fiber
Background : The effect of soy products on the weight of overweight or obese people  is controversial , so we aim ed to conduct a systematic review and a meta- analysis of published r and omized controlled trials to analyze whether supplementation with soy products can help them to lose weight .
Soy Protein, Isoflavones, and Cardiovascular Health: An American Heart Association Science Advisory for Professionals From the Nutrition Committee
Soy protein and isoflavones ( phytoestrogens ) have gained considerable attention for their potential role in improving risk factors for cardiovascular disease . This scientific advisory assesses the more recent work published on soy protein and its component isoflavones . In the majority of 22 r and omized trials , isolated soy protein with isoflavones , as compared with milk or other proteins , decreased LDL cholesterol concentrations ; the average effect was ≈3 % . This reduction is very small relative to the large amount of soy protein tested in these studies , averaging 50 g , about half the usual total daily protein intake . No significant effects on HDL cholesterol , triglycerides , lipoprotein(a ) , or blood pressure were evident . Among 19 studies of soy isoflavones  , the average effect on LDL cholesterol and other lipid risk factors was nil . Soy protein and isoflavones have not been shown to lessen vasomotor symptoms of menopause , and results are mixed with regard to soy 's ability to slow postmenopausal bone loss . The efficacy and safety of soy isoflavones for preventing or treating cancer of the breast , endometrium , and prostate are not established ; evidence from clinical trials is meager and caution ary with regard to a possible adverse effect . For this reason , use of isoflavone supplements in food or pills is not recommended . Thus , earlier research indicating that soy protein has clinical ly important favorable effects as compared with other proteins has not been confirmed . In contrast , many soy products should be beneficial to cardiovascular and overall health because of their high content of polyunsaturated fats , fiber , vitamins , and minerals and low content of saturated fat
Analysis showed that soy products significantly reduced body weight , BMI , body fat percent and waist circumference in overweight or obese Asian population s ( −0.37 kg , P = 0.010 ; −0.27 kg/m2 , P = 0.042 ; −0.36 % , P = 0.032 ; −0.35 cm , P = 0.049 ) and more significant effects were observed in non-menopausal women reduced body weight ( −0.59 kg , P = 0.041 ) , BMI ( −0.59 , P = 0.041 ) and waist circumference ( −0.59 cm , P = 0.041 ) in overweight or obese population s. Conclusion : This meta- analysis showed that soy products  have weight loss effects , mainly due to soy protein , isoflavone and soy fiber
Background : The effect of soy products on the weight of overweight or obese people  is controversial , so we aim ed to conduct a systematic review and a meta- analysis of published r and omized controlled trials to analyze whether supplementation with soy products can help them to lose weight .