foods containing soy can reduce the risk of heart disease
November 1999
The FDA just gave its blessing to a new claim that foods containing soy can reduce the risk of heart disease.
Health Canada is also thinking about permitting risk reduction claims for certain foods.
Soy lowers LDL and total cholesterol. It's most effective in people who have the highest cholesterol levels.
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