Click here to access the complete Medical Update Archives . Click here to access the Complete Scientific Abstracts Online. Thus, the intake of soy protein at both isoflavone concentrations for 6 months may decrease the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. Only the higher isoflavone-containing product protected against spinal bone loss. Just two tiny capsules of MegaSoy extract provide 110 mg of the soy isoflavones genistein, diadzein and glycitein.
Most people prefer taking small capsules of soy protein instead of consuming tablespoons of powder.
S, pp 1380S-1384S Cardiovascular heart disease is a major health problem in the United States. Elevated blood cholesterol has been shown to significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular heart disease. Soy protein has been shown to lower cholesterol, particularly in those with high cholesterol . Soy protein has been shown to lower cholesterol, particularly in those with high cholesterol. After 1 month of consuming each diet, HDL cholesterol concentrations were increased by the soy-protein diet.