Soy protein in a nutshell
Soybean and soy-derived products represent a healthy way to obtain vegetable proteins and add variety when moving towards a more plant-based diet.
According to scientific evidence soy protein has a modest LDL-cholesterol lowering effect (3-4%) when replacing animal protein foods2,4,8. Soy foods can be a valid substitute for foods rich in animal protein and high in saturated fats.
Although the LDL-cholesterol lowering effect of soy protein is modest, including soybean and soy-derived products in the daily diet can be taken into account as one of the possible options for managing elevated LDL-cholesterol levels.
REMEMBER: Soy protein modestly lowers LDL-cholesterol and may be an alternative for foods high in animal protein. Soy-based foods can be consumed as part of a plant-based diet.
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- Soy protein can modestly lower serum LDL-cholesterol levels
- Soy protein and soy-based foods can be an alternative for foods high in animal protein
- Soy-based foods can be consumed as part of a plant-based diet