Background: Consumption of 3 g oat β-glucan/d is considered sufficient to lower serum LDL
cholesterol, but some studies have shown no effect. LDL cholesterol lowering by oat β-…

Soy isoflavones have been hypothesized to exert hormonal effects in postmenopausal women.
To test this hypothesis, we studied the effects of three soy powders containing different …

The hypocholesterolemic effect of soy is well-documented and this has led to the regulatory
approval of a health claim relating soy protein to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (…

Background: Soy consumption is known to reduce plasma total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol
in hypercholesterolemic subjects, but the responsible soy components and the effects in …

Background: Soy-protein consumption is known to reduce plasma total and LDL cholesterol
concentrations. However, the responsible soy component or components and the …

Isoflavones and lignans are soy phytoestrogens that have been suggested to be
anticarcinogenic. The mechanisms by which they exert cancer-preventive effects may involve …

Soy isoflavones are hypothesized to be responsible for changes in hormone action
associated with reduced breast cancer risk. To test this hypothesis, we studied the effects of …

Phyto-oestrogens are oestrogenic compounds found in plants and consist of isoflavones,
lignans and coumestans. Epidemiological studies provide evidence for a protective role of …

Increased urinary excretion of equol, a metabolite of the isoflavone daidzein, has been
associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer. This risk reduction has generally been presumed …

The obesity epidemic in North America has focused attention on the health risks of excess
weight gain. The transition from high school to university is a critical period for weight gain, …