Journal
NUTRIENTS
Volume 9, Issue 4, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/nu9040324
Keywords
cardiovascular disease; cholesterol; functional foods; isoflavones; lipids; obesity; Dietary soy; soy protein
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- Government of Canada Growing Forward I Science Substantiation Program [1746]
- Ontario Bean Growers
- Pulse Canada
- Saskatchewan Pulse Growers
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The hypocholesterolemic effect of soy is well-documented and this has led to the regulatory approval of a health claim relating soy protein to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, soybeans contain additional components, such as isoflavones, lecithins, saponins and fiber that may improve cardiovascular health through independent mechanisms. This review summarizes the evidence on the cardiovascular benefits of non-protein soy components in relation to known CVD risk factors such as hypertension, hyperglycemia, inflammation, and obesity beyond cholesterol lowering. Overall, the available evidence suggests non-protein soy constituents improve markers of cardiovascular health; however, additional carefully designed studies are required to independently elucidate these effects. Further, work is also needed to clarify the role of isoflavone-metabolizing phenotype and gut microbiota composition on biological effect.
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