Effect of soy on metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk factors: Evidence from a randomized controlled trial

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are currently the commonest cause of death worldwide. Different strategies for their primary prevention have been planned, taking into account the main known risk factors, which include an atherogenic lipid profile and visceral fat excess. Functional foods and nutraceuticals have been assessed in several clinical studies and meta-analytical have indicated these as effective approaches for the management of primary CVD risk in the MetS.
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - Category: Nutrition Authors: Source Type: research