The Soy Nutrition Institute provides information, research, and discussion about the benefits of soy to your health.
With so many words and claims on the front of food packaging, it can be difficult for consumers—and even health professionals—to distinguish between regulated claims and marketing language. Updated regulatory guidance on the use of the term “healthy” provides a clearer signal of desirable nutritional attributes, and many soy foods meet the criteria. On December […]
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 […]
The number of people with dementia globally is forecast to increase as the world population ages [1], which will have implications for families and their health care, social care, and care costs. In the 11th edition (2019) of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) systems, released by the WHO, dementia is referred to as a […]
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 […]
Omega-6 fats have been accused of fueling inflammation, a claim that has been escalated by recent social media conversations and online chatter. But new data from the Framingham Offspring Study suggest the opposite may be true, particularly in the case of linoleic acid (LA), the most common omega-6 fat in the American diet and the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Given its huge role in the U.S. and global food supply, the amount of human research on the health effects of soybean oil that has been conducted is limited. So, any clinical trial involving soybean oil substantially contributes to the literature. This is certainly the case for a new 3-month study from China that compared […]
Inflammation is thought to be involved in the etiology of many chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. For this reason, the changing scientific consensus that omega-6 polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) does not promote inflammation, as once thought, is an important development. A new paper showing that the omega-6 essential fatty acid linoleic acid […]
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