Soy protein lowers 'bad' cholesterol in adults with type 2 diabetes
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2012-02-26
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Duncan, A.
Institute for Community Engaged Scholarship
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Abstract
Soy protein reduced the levels of certain types of cholesterol in adults with type 2 diabetes and therefore may reduce the risk of developing CVD. In this study, soy protein reduced LDL cholesterol and the ratio of apolipoprotein B:apolipoprotein A-I when compared to milk protein.
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This summary is a project of the Institute for Community Engaged Scholarship (ICES) at the University of Guelph, with project partners: the Business Development Office (BDO), SPARK Program at the University of Guelph, and Knowledge Mobilization Unit at York University. This project is part of the Pan-Canadian Research Impact Network. http://csahs.uoguelph.ca/pps/Clear_Research
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Type 2 diabetes, clear language research summary, isoflavones, cholesterol, soy protein, LDL cholesterol