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Observational Studies Can Point the Way, but Only Clinical Trials Can Prove Causality

April 7, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

New observational data by Wang et al.1 highlight the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. These foods are known for being sources of vitamins and minerals and for their phytochemical content.2 Soybeans are also known for their high phytochemical content, especially that of isoflavones.3 But the question of whether fruits and vegetables are protective in […]

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Supplementing Plant-Based Diets with Soy Protein Increases Muscle Mass and Strength

February 25, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

Leer en Español Considerable work has been devoted to determining the optimal protein for building muscle mass and strength in response to resistance exercise training (RET). Until recently, there was a consensus within the scientific community that whey protein performed better than other proteins in this regard.1 However, studies published over the past couple of […]

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Soy Protein Does Not Lower Testosterone or Raise IGF-1 Levels in Men

January 31, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

Leer en Español Research from the University of Illinois by Bosland et al.1 provides important insight about the effects of soy protein on hormone levels in men. This study is especially notable because of its size and duration. The results show that soy protein affects neither circulating levels of free testosterone (biologically active form) or […]

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Hybrid Meats Containing Soy have Broad Appeal

January 25, 2021 by Dr. Mark Messina

Hybrid meats, including those that contain soy, may appeal to both flexitarians and meat eaters. A recent New York Times article highlighted the high prevalence of vegetarianism in Brazil, a country known for its meat consumption. According to a recent survey, 14% of Brazilians report being vegetarian. The observation above bodes well for the popularity […]

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Plant-based Diets and Fracture Risk

December 17, 2020 by Dr. Mark Messina

Leer en Español Recent research raises concerns that plant-based, and especially vegan diets, increase fracture risk.1 If indeed this is the case, consuming soyfoods might help offset any potential vulnerability. The main research in question is the EPIC-Oxford study in the U.K. which involves approximately 55,000 (mostly white) participants, about 2,000 of whom are vegans […]

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New Insights about Dietary Protein Requirements

December 2, 2020 by Dr. Mark Messina

Leer en Español Evidence suggests consuming protein in excess of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) can increase lean body mass. Evidence also indicates that high-quality plant protein, such as soy protein, can increase lean body mass as effectively as animal protein. A systematic review that examined the relationship between protein intake and lean body mass […]

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Burger Wars Not Based on Nutritional Science

September 23, 2020 by Dr. Mark Messina

Does the number of ingredients in a food determine its nutritional value? That’s the contention of one plant-based burger manufacturer. In an open letter advertised in newspapers including the New York Times, Lightlife Foods challenged the Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods companies over the number of ingredients in their products. “People deserve plant-based protein that […]

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Soyfoods and the Protein Leverage Hypothesis

June 1, 2020 by Dr. Mark Messina

Leer en Español Could a higher protein diet be a key to solving the obesity epidemic? If so, soyfoods have a role to play given their high protein content. Approximately 25 to 45 percent of the calories in traditional soyfoods are derived from this macronutrient (see table). Likewise, many of the soy-based meat alternatives made […]

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Cholesterol Levels Coming Down, But Dietary Changes Still Needed

May 5, 2020 by Dr. Mark Messina

Leer en Español Cardiovascular disease (CVD) kills more Americans than any other disease. Coronary heart disease (CHD) accounts for the largest share of the diseases that fall under the umbrella of CVD as it is responsible for 13% of all U.S. deaths (~365,000/year).1 Elevated cholesterol is an important CHD risk factor – so a recent […]

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Gut Bugs and Health: Implications for Soyfoods

March 18, 2020 by Dr. Mark Messina

It has been known for decades that the gut microbiota (GMB) play a critical role in the metabolism of isoflavones. Further, it was proposed nearly 20 years ago that those individuals whose large intestine host certain microbiota are more likely to benefit from soyfood consumption than those who don’t.1 New GMB-related research provides even more […]

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