HONG KONG (Reuters) - A study in Hong Kong discovered that Isoflavone, a chemical found in soybeans, chickpeas, legumes and clovers, is said to help improve artery function in stroke patients.
Published online in the European Heart Journal, it is the first investigation into the effects of isoflavone supplement on the brachial artery, which is the [...]
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Soy-rich diet helps unclog arteries in stroke patients
September 25th, 2008 · No Comments
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Soy Proteins Do Not Lower Your Cholesterol
August 12th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Research have shown that even though soy protein has been promoted as a way to lower cholesterol, but in actual fact it has no significant effect on cholesterol levels.
The findings “do not support the current health claims for soy protein in a general population,” said study author Peter R.C. Howe, director of the Nutritional Physiology [...]
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