Soy protein and cardiovascular disease: the impact of bioactive components in soy.
Soy protein, when substituted for animal protein in the diet, will lower blood cholesterol. Recent research also provides evidence that soy protein and/or isoflavones may improve endothelial functioning and attenuate events leading to both lesion and thrombus formation.
Potter
S M
SM
University of Illinois, USA.
D000818:Animals; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000178:diet therapy*; D007529:Isoflavones / Q000494:pharmacology*; D030262:Soybean Proteins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control
D007529:Isoflavones; D030262:Soybean Proteins