title: Soy protein and cardiovascular disease: the impact of bioactive components in soy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Potter
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D007529:Isoflavones; D030262:Soybean Proteins