Saturday, February 04, 2006
Soy Lowers Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure
Soy may protect from high cholesterol which leads to heart disease and stroke
A diet low in fat and rich in soy protein helps lower cholesterol and may help reduce risk of heart disease, scientists have found.
Two daily servings of soy protein can lower blood cholesterol levels by as much as 9 percent, according to a new study by a scientist at the University of Kentucky – Lexington.
Researchers found that soy protein resulted in a 12.9 percent average reduction in LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels.
American Heart Association publicly acknowledged that soy protein was a high quality, heart healthy protein source. Many foods containing soy protein are considered beneficial because of their high content of polyunsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals and low content of saturated fat.
Researchers have found other ways in which soy protein may help reduce a person’s risk for cardiovascular diseases. Blood clots, for example, can completely block an artery that has already been narrowed by atherosclerosis.
Certain properties of soyfoods may help prevent these blockages from occurring, thereby reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.
Cardiovascular diseases kill more than 16 million people worldwide and account for some 30 percent of all deaths each year. In the United States, heart disease and stroke, the main components of cardiovascular disease, account for nearly 40 percent of all adult deaths. Physicians have known for many years that lifestyle change helps prevent heart attack and stroke.
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A diet low in fat and rich in soy protein helps lower cholesterol and may help reduce risk of heart disease, scientists have found.
Two daily servings of soy protein can lower blood cholesterol levels by as much as 9 percent, according to a new study by a scientist at the University of Kentucky – Lexington.
Researchers found that soy protein resulted in a 12.9 percent average reduction in LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels.
American Heart Association publicly acknowledged that soy protein was a high quality, heart healthy protein source. Many foods containing soy protein are considered beneficial because of their high content of polyunsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals and low content of saturated fat.
Researchers have found other ways in which soy protein may help reduce a person’s risk for cardiovascular diseases. Blood clots, for example, can completely block an artery that has already been narrowed by atherosclerosis.
Certain properties of soyfoods may help prevent these blockages from occurring, thereby reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.
Cardiovascular diseases kill more than 16 million people worldwide and account for some 30 percent of all deaths each year. In the United States, heart disease and stroke, the main components of cardiovascular disease, account for nearly 40 percent of all adult deaths. Physicians have known for many years that lifestyle change helps prevent heart attack and stroke.
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