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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Soy Protein And Cholesterol

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Do Soy Products Help Lower Blood Pressure?

By Melanie Thomassian Health Expert

Soy products are a regularly discussed and widely debated subject. If you haven't already tried them, you may be wondering if they really are beneficial. So, what exactly are soy products?

 

Soy is a complete source of protein containing essential amino acids. They also contain high levels of polyunsaturated fats, fibre, vitamins, and minerals, antioxidants, and low levels of saturated fat.

 

In the mid 1990s, the cholesterol lowering effect of soy and its role in heart disease was widely believed...

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