The diatomic molecule of oxygen contains two uncoupled electrons and can therefore
undergo reduction, yielding several different oxygen metabolites, which are collectively …

Future intervention studies should include a detailed assessment of the bioavailability of
polyphenols. Beyond clinical trials carried out with polyphenol-rich foods, more studies with …

Soy protein and isoflavones (phytoestrogens) have gained considerable attention for their
potential role in improving risk factors for cardiovascular disease. This scientific advisory …

The occurrence of atherosclerosis and diabetes is expanding rapidly worldwide. These two
metabolic disorders often co-occur, and are part of what is often referred to as the metabolic …

The hypocholesterolemic and anti-atherosclerotic mechanism by which soy may exert a
beneficial effect remains unclear. Peroxisome-proliferator activated receptors (PPAR) are …

Background Certain plant foods (nuts and soy protein) and food components (viscous fibers
and plant sterols) have been permitted by the FDA to carry a heart health claim based on …

Background: Clinical trials have reported the cholesterol-lowering effects of soy protein
intake, but the components responsible are not known. Objective: This meta-analysis was …

Epidemiological studies have demonstrated that elevated levels of plasma total cholesterol
(TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) are the major risk factors for coronary …

The benefits of plant extracts from soy and red clover as alternatives to conventional
hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have been debated in the past. Here, an attempt has …

Background There is a heightened interest in plant‐based diets for cardiovascular disease
prevention. Although plant protein is thought to mediate such prevention through modifying …