What impact will the FDA Health Claim have on the health of the American consumer?
Soy protein has the potential to have a profound impact on public health via the reduction of cholesterol levels and coronary heart disease, which kills about 1 million Americans each year. We know soy protein can reduce cholesterol, and there’s evidence to show that populations that consume soy foods regularly have lower rates of breast, colon and prostate cancers, reduced incidence of osteoporosis and menopause symptoms. Further studies are ongoing which will clarify the role of soy in relation to these issues.
Soy protein has the potential to have a profound impact on public health via the reduction of cholesterol levels and coronary heart disease, which kills more than 750,000 Americans each year. We know soy protein can reduce cholesterol, and there’s evidence to show that populations that consume soy foods regularly have lower rates of breast, colon and prostate cancers, reduced incidence of osteoporosis and menopause symptoms. Further studies are ongoing which will clarify the role of soy in relation to these issues.
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