The Soy Nutrition Institute provides information, research, and discussion about the benefits of soy to your health.
May 27, 2025 — The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission released its Make Our Children Healthy Again: Assessment. Among a handful of other topics, the food children are eating was named as one of the drivers of chronic diseases. The science of nutrition is complex and our understanding of the impact of diet on […]
Industry funding has been a common criticism of the science supporting the health benefits of seed oils. This fact sheet outlines the various research and demonstrates that much of it has been funded by independent sources.
Does linoleic acid cause inflammation? Where did the controversy about seed oils start? This fact sheet outlines frequently asked questions and delivers the scientific evidence to answer them. Explore the science of seed oils and the importance of referencing high-quality research.
Conclusions align with evidence-based guidelines from U.S. and global health authorities including the World Health Organization (WHO), which call for making seed oils a part of overall healthful dietary patterns. ST. LOUIS (March 20, 2025) — A new, peer-reviewed manuscript published in Nutrition Today reviews the health effects of linoleic acid, the primary polyunsaturated fatty […]
Naturally occurring isoflavones in soy have no effect on key markers of estrogen-related cancers ST. LOUIS (January 7, 2025) — A University of Toronto study is providing reassuring evidence about the consumption of soy foods by postmenopausal women.* The analysis of 40 randomized controlled trials in over 3,000 women found that isoflavones in soy, naturally occurring plant […]
Vegetable oils derived from seeds, such as corn, soy and canola, may lower risk of chronic diseases due to their monounsaturated fatty acids and omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. ST. LOUIS (October 31, 2024) — Consumption of seed oils high in unsaturated fatty acids (the building blocks of fat), including the essential fatty acid […]
Scientists conclude that classifying soymilk as “ultra-processed” may mislead consumers about its nutritionalqualities. ST. LOUIS (August 22, 2024) — The consumption of soymilk can contribute to cardiometabolic health by lowering both blood pressure and blood lipids, elevated levels of which are major risk factors for heart disease. This conclusion comes from a peer-reviewed, statistical analysis […]
Postmenopausal women who consumed soy protein saw a decrease in skin wrinkling severity and pigment intensity and an increase in hydration—all beneficial effects. ST. LOUIS (October 26, 2023) — Results of a new clinical trial involving postmenopausal women show that consuming soy protein containing isoflavones benefits skin health, building on a body of existing literature. […]
While industry usage is split, the Soy Nutrition Institute (SNI) Global has decided to proceed with spelling soy foods as two words instead of one. The change is to capitalize on digital conversations and metrics which clearly indicate that consumers prefer the “soy foods” spelling. “Our goal is for the soy industry to be cohesive […]
Health authorities recommend that developed countries increase their intake of plant protein for personal health and planetary benefits. But what is the optimal dietary intake ratio of animal protein to plant protein, and how can consumers achieve that balance? A paper recently published in Advances in Nutrition offers recommendations and aims to inform health professionals […]
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