Soy Protein

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Also known as:  Soya Protein;  Soy Protein Isolate;  Soya Protein Isolate;  Supro

 

Description

Soy Protein is the Protein component of Soybeans.  The of Soy Protein is 74.

 

Health Benefits of Soy Protein

Cardiovascular System

 Soy Protein may lower Hematocrit levels (i.e. Soy Protein lowers blood thickness (blood viscosity)).  [1]

 Soy Protein may lower elevated Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients (by inhibiting the Angiotensin Converting Enzyme).  [2]

 

Excretory System

 Soy Protein may retard the progression of Chronic Kidney Failure.  [3]

 Soy Protein may retard the progression of Nephritis.  [4]

 

Immune System

 Soy Protein may help to prevent Cancer - Breast.  [5]

 Soy Protein may reduce the risk of Cancer - Colon.  [6]

 Soy Protein may help to prevent/treat Cancer - Liver.  [7]

 Soy Protein may help to prevent and treat Cancer - Prostate.  [8]

 

Metabolism

 Soy Protein (17 - 25 grams per day) may lower total serum Cholesterol levels:  [9]

 Soy Protein may increase High Density Lipoproteins levels.  [10]

 Soy Protein may lower plasma Low Density Lipoproteins levels.  [11]

 Soy Protein may lower plasma VLDL Cholesterol levels.  [12]

 Soy Protein (used in conjunction with dieting) may facilitate weight loss in persons afflicted with Obesity.  [13]

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