Heart Health
Heart Disease Today
Today, the number one cause of death globally is cardiovascular disease1,2,3. Coronary heart disease and stroke are projected to remain the leading causes of death through the next several decades2,3. Once believed to be a disease of affluent industrialized nations, 80 percent of all cardiovascular deaths now occur in low- and middle-income countries2,3. It is a disease that affects both men and women, young and old, in all ethnic groups.
There is also a significant economic cost associated with the burden of cardiovascular disease. The projected cost in 2009 for cardiovascular disease is $475.3 billion and $165.4 billion for coronary heart disease in the United States4. These numbers reflect both direct costs relating to health care and indirect costs associated with heart disease4.
Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease
Some of the key contributors to heart disease, including elevated total cholesterol (TC) and LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C), are modifiable risk factors for coronary heart disease. By making simple changes to your diet and lifestyle, you can begin to reduce your risk for heart disease. Lifestyle changes, such as reducing the intake of saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol, maintaining a healthy weight and incorporating moderate physical activity into your day, are just some of the changes people can make to reduce the risk of heart disease2,5,6.
Adding soy protein to your diet may also help in the fight against heart disease. Soy protein can be beneficial in lowering blood cholesterol7-41. By lowering LDL or "bad" cholesterol, you can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease5,6.
Research studies have demonstrated the cholesterol-lowering properties of soy protein. With this evidence, eleven countries have approved health claims for soy protein's potential to lower blood cholesterol and lower the risk of coronary heart disease. In 1999, the United States Food and Drug Administration issued a health claim about soy protein and its effect on heart disease stating: "25 grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease"43.
In short, by incorporating soy protein into a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, you can be sure Solae is taking your health to heart.