Resources and Further Reading
Soy & Heart Health
Jenkins, DJA, et al. Soy Protein Reduced Serum Cholesterol by Both Intrinsic and Food Displacement Mechanisms. J Nutr. 2010;140:2302S-2311S.
Sirtori CR, Eberini I, Arnoldi A. Hypocholesterolaemic effects of soya proteins: results of recent studies are predictable from the Anderson meta-analysis data. Br J Nutr. 2007 May; 97(5):816-22.Review.
Steinberg, F. Soybeans or soy milk: Does it make a difference for cardiovascular protection? Does it matter? Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Apr;85(4): 927-8.
Taku K, Umegaki K, Sato Y, Taki Y, Endoh K, Watanabe S. Soy isofl avones lower serum total and LDL cholesterol in humans: a meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Apr;85(4):1148-56.
McVeigh BL, Dillingham BL, Lampe JW, Duncan AM. Effect of soy protein varying in isoflavone content on serum lipids in healthy young men. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006 Feb;83:244-51.
Sacks FM., et al. Soy protein, isoflavones, and cardiovascular health: an American Heart Association Science Advisory for professionals from the Nutrition Committee. Circulation. 2006 Feb 21; 113(7):1034-44. Epub 2006 Jan 17.
Omoni AO, et al. Soybean foods and their benefits: Potential mechanisms of action. Nutr Rev. 2005 Aug; 63(8):272-83.
Zhan, S. Meta-analysis of the effects of soy protein containing isoflavones on the lipid profile. Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 Feb;81(2):397-408.
Anderson JW, Johnstone BM, Cook-Newell ME. Meta-analysis of the effects of soy protein intake on serum lipids. N Engl J Med. 1995 Aug 3;333(5):276-82.
Soy & Breast Health
Hilakivi-Clarke L, Andrade J and Helferich W. Whole Versus the Piecemeal Approach to Evaluating Soy. J Nutr. 2010;140:2326S-2334S.
Korde et al. Childhood soy intake and breast cancer risk in Asian American women. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev.2009 Apr; 18(4):1050-9. Epub 2009 Mar 24.
Shu XO, et al. Soy Food Intake and Breast Cancer Survival. JAMA. 2009 Dec 9; 302(22); 2437-43.
Tempfer CB, Froese G, Heinze G, Bentz EK, Hefler LA, Huber JC. Side Effects of Phytoestrogens: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials. Am J Med. 2009 Oct; 122 (10):939-46.e9.
Soy & Menopause
Levis, S and Griebeler, ML. The Role of Soy Foods in the Treatment of Menopausal Symptoms. J Nutr. 2010;140:2318S-2321S.
Howes LG, et al. Isoflavone therapy for menopausal flushes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Maturitas. 2006 Oct;55(3):203-11.Epub 2006 May3.
Lock M. Menopause in cultural context. Exp Gerontol.1994 May-Aug; 29(3-4):307-17. Review.
Soy & Reproductive Health
Jefferson, WN. Adult Ovarian Function Can Be Affected by High Levels of Soy. J Nutr. 2010;140:2322S-2325S.
Messina M, Watanabe S, Setchell KDR. Report on the 8th International Symposium on the Role of Soy in Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment. J Nutr. 2009 Apr;139(4):796S-802S. Epub 2009 Feb 18.
Dillingham BL, McVeigh BL, Lampe JW, Duncan AM. Soy protein isolates of varying isoflavone content exert minor effects on serum reproductive hormones in healthy young men. J Nutr. 2005 Mar; 135(3):584-91.
Kurzner MS. Hormonal effects of soy in premenopausal women and men. J Nutr. 2002 Mar;132(3):570S-573S.Review.
Rubin S, Kalman D, Martinez M, Krieger DR. A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Pilot Trial Evaluating the Effect of Protein Source when Combined with Resistance Training on Body Composition and Sex Hormones in Adult Males. FASEB. 2005.
Soy & Thyroid
Messina M, Redmond G. Effects of soy protein and soybean isoflavones on thyroid function in healthy adults and hypothyroid patients: a review of the relevant literature. Thyroid. 2006 Mar;16(3):249-58.
Soy & Overall Health
Tucker KL, Qiao N, Maras JE. Simulation with soy replacement showed that increased soy intake could contribute to improved nutrient intake profiles in the U.S. population. J Nutr. 2010;140:2296S-2301S.
Soy & Bone Health
Reinwald, S and Weaver, C. Soy Components vs. Whole Soy: Are We Betting Our Bones on a Long Shot? J Nutr. 2010;140:2312S-2317S.
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