One of the best things you can do for you heart is incorporating plenty of soy protein into your daily diet. Soy is naturally low in saturated fat and is cholesterol-free.

Soy protein may help lower blood pressure and promote the improved and continued health of your arteries. Soy is also rich in the B vitamin folate, which has been linked to  heart health.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recognized the benefits of soy protein in reducing elevated blood cholesterol levels.

The FDA asserts that 25 grams of soy protein a day, when consumed as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.

Soy has a number of properties that may aid in reducing the risk of heart disease. Studies show that soy protein helps to reduce cholesterol levels in both men and women. Findings show that by adding soy protein to your diet you can lower your cholesterol level by 3 to 5%.1, 2 Over a period of many years the small percentage of reduced cholesterol can reduce the risk of heart disease by as much as 10%.3,4

In addition to soy protein, A-Soy also contains isoflavones, which is beneficial to helping to
reduce the risk of heart disease. Consuming more soy foods in the place of animal products
can also reduce your overall saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet, and increase the intake
of healthy unsaturated fats, omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber. The benefits of this have been
highlighted by the American Heart Association.1

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2. Zhan S, Ho SC. Meta-analysis of the effects of soy protein containing isoflavones on the lipid profile. Am J Clin Nutr 2005;81(2):397-408.
3. Holme I. An analysis of randomized trials evaluating the effect of cholesterol reduction on total mortality and coronary heart disease incidence.
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4. Law MR, Wald NJ, Wu T, Hackshaw A, Bailey A. Systematic underestimation of association between serum cholesterol concentration and ischaemic heart disease in observational studies: data from the BUPA study. BMJ 1994;308(6925):363-6.