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Media Room - News Release
Andrew Shea
January 24, 2006
We agree with the American Heart Association (AHA) that soy protein plays an important role in a heart healthy diet. Rich in polyunsaturated fats and low in saturated fats, soyfoods also contain dietary fiber, deliver high-quality lean protein and contribute key vitamins and minerals, such as calcium and potassium. Soyfoods are a delicious and nutritious part of a healthy, balanced diet. - Soy foods can replace less healthy foods that are high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Overall, they should be considered beneficial because of their high content of polyunsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals and low content of saturated fat. - A strong body of research into soy protein and heart disease prevention has prompted many health experts to endorse the value of soy protein within a low fat, low cholesterol diet. In 1999, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an unqualified health claim in support of soy’s heart health benefits, which came in response to a body of scientific evidence compiled, reviewed and presented by The Solae Company. The approved health claim is based on scientific evidence from more than 50 independent studies. - Since that time, other six health authorities around the world including, Korea, Japan, Brazil, Philippines, Indonesia, and UK have approved claims in support of FDA’s conclusion that soy protein consumption benefits heart health. - The Solae Company will continue to invest in nutrition research that helps consumers make more informed decisions about what they eat. As a leader in the research and application of soy protein, we have a responsibility to ensure sound scientific evidence is readily available to consumers. The Soy Nutrition Institute (SNI) can provide experts to address questions about soy’s heart health benefits (below) in response to the AHA report. SNI is a non-profit organization dedicated to the improvement of the general public’s well being through support for research and communication of soy nutrition science. A 501(c)3 organization with an independent Board of Directors drawn from industry, trade and farmer groups and professional health organizations, its primary functions include prioritizing and funding health and nutrition-oriented research deemed most important in understanding the benefits of soy and its effects on human health. For more information on SNI or to schedule interviews with experts affiliated with the Soy Nutrition Institute, contact: Diana Steeble
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