Soy health
and nutrition Research
Soy health and nutrition research
Hundreds of peer-reviewed studies focused on the safety and health benefits of soyfoods and soybean components have been published over the past three decades. Through the Soy Health and Nutrition Research Program, funded by the United Soybean Board, the Soy Nutrition Institute Global has supported research on priority health outcomes. Current and recent SNI Global research initiatives are noted below.
Research projects in progress
- Soy Intake and the Health of Children (research underway)
- Soy Protein and Metabolic Syndrome (research underway)
- Soybean Oil and Cardiometabolic Health (research underway)
- Food Allergy and Research Education’s Start Eating Early Diet (SEED) Study
Additional Resources
May 7, 2025
Seed Oils and Human Health
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.
April 22, 2025
Saag Tofu: A Plant-Powered Spin on Saag Paneer to Celebrate Soy Foods Month
Saag paneer (also known as palak paneer) has always been one of my favorite Indian dishes. When I traveled to India to visit my husband’s family, the wonderful cooks there asked us what we wanted to eat. My first choice was a no-brainer: saag paneer! It’s also the Indian recipe I make most often at […]