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Totality of Evidence Supports Safety and Benefits of Seed Oils, New Review Finds

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Findings align with long-standing global dietary guidance from leading health organizations.  ST. LOUIS (May 4, 2026) — A new comprehensive review in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition examines the scientific literature about the health effects of seed oils and linoleic acid, concluding that the totality of clinical and observational evidence supports their safety and health benefits, particularly for cardiovascular health. Linoleic acid, the […]

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New General Level Health Claim for Soy in Australia and New Zealand

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New Claim Reaffirms the Positive Role of Soy Protein for Heart Health CHESTERFIELD, MO, USA, March 2026 –The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and Soy Nutrition Institute Global (SNI Global) applaud a new general level soy heart health claim in Australia and New Zealand.[1] Similar claims already exist in the United States,[2] Canada,[3] and Japan,[4] […]

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New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Affirm Soy’s Uniquely Beneficial Role in the Diet

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SNI Global recognizes the release of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Dietary Guidelines), 2025-2030, which reinforce the importance of adequate protein intake—including high-quality plant proteins such as tofu and tempeh—and essential fats for optimal health—like those contained in soybean oil. Soy plays an important nutritional and cultural role in the U.S. diet and is well-positioned […]

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Scientists Advocate for Nutrient-Focused Evaluation of Foods Deemed “Ultra- Processed”

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A new generation of plant-based meat alternatives highlights the shortcomings of food classification systems focused entirely on the level of processing. ST. LOUIS (September 4, 2025) — Two peer-reviewed publications, one in Frontiers in Nutrition and the other in the Journal of Food Science, caution against food classification systems that focus entirely on the extent […]

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U.S. Soy Campaign Highlights Skin Benefits in Korean Beauty Market

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SNI Global recently had the opportunity to play a key role in the U.S. Soy campaign hosted by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) in Seoul, South Korea, from June 11-13. Charlotte Martin, MS, RDN, represented SNI Global at this unique venue.  The three-day event brought together U.S. soybean industry leaders (including representatives from the […]

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SNI Global to Spotlight Soy Science and Sustainability at 2025 International Congress of Nutrition in Paris

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Soy Nutrition Institute Global (SNI Global) with support from U.S. Soy is proud to announce its noteworthy participation in the upcoming 23rd International Congress of Nutrition (ICN), taking place August 24–29, 2025, in Paris, France. Widely regarded as the “Olympics of Nutrition,” ICN is hosted every four years by the International Union of Nutritional Sciences […]

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SNI Global Emphasizes Important Contributions of Soy to Healthy Eating in Response to Make America Healthy Again Commission Report

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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 […]

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New Manuscript Reinforces Scientific Consensus on the Health Benefits of Seed Oils

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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 […]

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Should postmenopausal women eat soy? Researchers reveal why the answer is “yes.”

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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 […]

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