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Blog: Science Perspectives

October 29, 2026

New Review Suggests Linoleic Acid-Rich Oils Beneficially Affect Liver, Muscle, Skin, and Brain Health

Emerging research suggests linoleic acid may offer benefits beyond reducing circulating LDL-cholesterol levels and potentially decreasing cardiovascular disease risk. ST. LOUIS (October 29, 2026): A new comprehensive review in Current Nutrition Reports explores the impact linoleic acid may have on a range of health outcomes including cognition, muscle mass and strength, liver function, and skin […]

July 21, 2026

New Perspective Suggests Emerging Obesity Medications May Unlock Plant-Forward Eating

ST. LOUIS (July 21, 2026): As use of emerging obesity medications (EOMs) continues to rise, a new perspective published in Advances in Nutrition suggests these medications may create an unprecedented opportunity to help patients adopt healthier, more plant-forward dietary patterns. EOMs such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists quiet “food noise”—the persistent, intrusive thoughts about […]

July 14, 2026

New Research Provides Support for the Hypothesis that Soy Consumption When Young May Reduce Adult Breast Cancer Risk

The health topic most responsible for stimulating modern research investigation of soy foods, and the one that continues to dominate discussion today, is the relationship between soy and breast cancer, or more specifically, soybean isoflavones and breast cancer. New research makes a meaningful contribution in support of the hypothesis that soy consumption while young may […]

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As an organization that brings value and third-party credibility, SNI Global offers members a wide range of benefits that fall into three main categories: scientific affairs and research, communications and outreach, and government affairs.

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We value our SNI Global membership in numerous areas of outreach, communications, and research. SNI Global continues to provide credibility on issues related to soy and human health, such as contributions to the recent publication refuting soy as an endocrine disruptor.

Jody Mason

Danone North America

The industry members’ perspectives on the importance of soy as a food and beverage ingredient, coupled with ready access to all the human health and wellness related soy research results, assists our organization in more effectively positioning U.S. soy in our global efforts to find and establish new overseas markets for U.S. soybean farmers.

Marypat Corbett

American Soybean Association World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (ASA/WISHH)