{"id":32477,"date":"2019-06-06T07:00:37","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T11:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicalnewsbulletin.com\/?p=32477"},"modified":"2020-12-22T18:38:05","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T23:38:05","slug":"does-soy-protein-decrease-cholesterol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicalnewsbulletin.com\/does-soy-protein-decrease-cholesterol\/","title":{"rendered":"Does soy protein decrease cholesterol?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A recent study examined the effects of soy protein on low density lipoprotein (LDL) and total cholesterol.<\/h2>\n

Recently, the FDA has decided to re-visit data surrounding soy protein and its ability to decrease cholesterol. In 2006, a scientific advisory Committee of the AHA determined that the claim that soy protein decreases cholesterol was not sufficiently supported by current data.<\/p>\n

A study<\/a> conducted by researchers at St. Michael\u2019s Hospital, Toronto decided to carry out a meta-analysis, in which they reviewed the data from 46 trials, as outlined by the FDA, that examined the effects of soy protein on cholesterol<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From the 46 trials examined, 43 gave enough evaluable data for the meta-analysis. Forty-one trials specifically investigated the effects of soy protein on low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is considered to be the \u2018bad fat\u2019 within the body as it leads to cholesterol build up in the arteries.<\/p>\n

Soy protein decreases LDL cholesterol<\/h4>\n

The researchers concluded that soy protein decreased LDL cholesterol a small but significant amount. Results showed a 3-4% decrease in LDL cholesterol.<\/p>\n

The lead researcher, Dr. Jenkins, suggests that the reduction of cholesterol could actually be even greater than the 3-4%, due to the fact that people might typically replace meats that contain high levels of saturated fat and cholesterol, with more heart-healthy plant proteins. “The existing data and our analysis of it suggest soy protein contributes to heart health<\/a>“, says Dr. Jenkins.<\/p>\n

The results of this study are good news for those who are trying to include more plant-based protein in their diets \u2013 as suggested by the new Canadian Food Guide.<\/p>\n

Written by Jade Marie Evans, MPharm, Medical Writer<\/span><\/p>\n

References:<\/p>\n

Blanco Mejia, S. et al2019. Pubmed. [Online]. [5 June 2019]. Available from:<\/p>\n

Eurekalert . 2019. Soy protein lowers cholesterol, study suggests. [Online]. [5 June 2019]. Available from: https:\/\/www.eurekalert.org\/pub_releases\/2019-05\/smh-spl050619.php<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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