Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Soy Protein Intake on Serum Lipids

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Authors

James W. Anderson · Veterans Health Administration

Abstract

In this meta-analysis we found that the consumption of soy protein rather than animal protein significantly decreased serum concentrations of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides without significantly affecting serum HDL cholesterol concentrations.

Topics & Keywords

Phytoestrogen effects and research Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Fatty Acid Research and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 333, Issue 5, pp. 276-282

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199508033330502

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