Research Highlights Relevant to Soy Isoflavones, SIF, Ultra-processed Foods and Protein Quality
Soy isoflavones and Alzheimer’s disease Although isoflavones are routinely classified as endocrine disruptors (EDs) a recent comprehensive technical review that focused on the observational...
Soy may favorably affect risk factors for CHD, the leading cause of death in America
The cholesterol-lowering effect of soy protein is well established,1-8 but there is also intriguing evidence that independent of cholesterol, soy favorably affects coronary heart disease...
Isoflavones associated with lower fracture risk in Chinese men
The first of its kind research from Shanghai indicates isoflavones may reduce risk of fractures in men.1 Even a superficial examination of the literature quickly...
New consumer research offers insights on “plant-based” meat alternatives, guides terminology
When it comes to meat alternatives made from plant protein, consumers use “plant-based” as a top descriptor and indicate a strong preference for clear and...
Nutrient content more important than degree of processing
“Ultra-processed foods” — they have become buzz words. But new research from a team of U.S. and Brazilian academics suggests that nutrient content is more...
Research shows how to increase consumption of plant-based meats
To varying degrees, Americans are embracing plant-based meats. One recent survey of Americans found that 65% of Americans have consumed plant-based meat alternatives in the...
Genistein may be useful for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer
Modern research interest in soyfoods began with a focus on cancer prevention and treatment.1 Much of this interest can be attributed to the soybean being...
When evaluating foods, focus on nutrient content, not processing
A new analysis of data from a national survey to assess the health and nutritional status of adults (NHANES 2015-18) suggests that health attributes of...
New research suggests consuming soy reduces risk of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality
Many Asian epidemiologic studies have examined the impact of soy intake on a variety of health outcomes. But surprisingly, until the results of the China...
Effect of Soy in Men With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Subclinical Hypogonadism: A Randomized Controlled Study
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2017 Feb 1;102(2):425-433. doi: 10.1210/jc.2016-2875. ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Isoflavones found in soy products have a chemical structure similar to estrogen, leading to...
Soy protein supplementation is not androgenic or estrogenic in college-aged men when combined with resistance exercise training
Sci Rep. 2018 Jul 24;8(1):11151. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-29591-4. ABSTRACT It is currently unclear as to whether sex hormones are significantly affected by soy or whey protein...
Prepubertal subchronic exposure to soy milk and glyphosate leads to endocrine disruption
Food Chem Toxicol. 2017 Feb;100:247-252. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2016.12.030. Epub 2016 Dec 23. ABSTRACT Lactose intolerance is characterized by low or inexistent levels of lactase, and the...
Neither soy nor isoflavone intake affects male reproductive hormones: An expanded and updated meta-analysis of clinical studies
Reprod Toxicol. 2021 Mar;100:60-67. doi: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2020.12.019. Epub 2020 Dec 28. ABSTRACT Concerns that the phytoestrogens (isoflavones) in soy may feminize men continue to be raised....
Mouthwash Formulation Co-Delivering Quercetin and Mint Oil in Liposomes Improved with Glycol and Ethanol and Tailored for Protecting and Tackling Oral Cavity
Antioxidants (Basel). 2022 Feb 11;11(2):367. doi: 10.3390/antiox11020367. ABSTRACT The aim of this work was the simultaneous loading of quercetin and mint essential oil (mint oil)...
Current perspectives on the anti-inflammatory potential of fermented soy foods
Food Res Int. 2022 Feb;152:110922. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110922. Epub 2021 Dec 22. ABSTRACT Fermented soy foods (FSF) are gaining significant attention due to promising health benefits....