Category Archives: Soy

Soy: Does It Lower Cholesterol?

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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The Antithyroid Effects Of Soy

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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How Safe Is Soy?

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Animal Versus Vegetable Protein For Muscle Growth

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Iron Absorption From Soy

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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The Goitrogenic Effects of Soy

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Soy is naturally high in isoflavones, a group of phytochemicals that show oestrogenic activity. Soy isoflavones can interact with the oestrogen receptor in mammals including humans, and this allows alteration of the hormonal milieu and an increase in the risk … Continue reading →

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Soy Versus Milk For Muscle Growth

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The essential amino acids cannot be synthesised endogenously and so dietary sources are relied upon to provide them in the correct amounts to allow the synthesis of proteins. The usefulness of a dietary protein for human needs is therefore judged … Continue reading →

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What About Soy Protein?

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Soy protein is often considered an alternative to meat and soy has crept into much of the food we consume, often labelled as textured vegetable protein. Soy is available as a range of products that can generally be classified as … Continue reading →

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High Protein Vegetarian Diets

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Robert Barrington

High protein low carbohydrate diets have weight loss benefits. In particular, high protein low carbohydrate diets tend to increase satiety, increase lean mass, increase fat loss and improve body composition, when compared to low protein high carbohydrate diets. High protein … Continue reading →

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Soybean Isoflavone Bioavailability

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Isoflavones are phytochemicals found in soybeans that may explain some of their health benefits. Isoflavones have been suggested to be responsible for the protective effect that soybean foods shown against oestrogen related cancers such as breast cancer. This may relate … Continue reading →

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