soya Archives - Life Science Review

13 April 202013 April 2020

Amongst soy-based foods, tempeh has the highest content of the toxic metal cadmium

In January 2020 researchers from the Czech Republic published the results of their study to assess the weekly dietary intake of cadmium from soybeans (or soya beans). A total of … Read more

22 February 202022 February 2020

The erosive potential of soy beverages on dental enamel appears to be lower than non-soy based beverages

In July 2019 researchers from Brazil and the USA published the results of their study to assess the erosive potential of soy-based beverages in comparison to fruit juices of the … Read more

17 August 201916 June 2020

A higher intake of total soy products, tofu, tofu products, fermented soybeans, boiled soybeans, miso soup, and isoflavones appear to reduce the risk of depressive symptoms during pregnancy

In March 2018 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the association between the intake of soy products and isoflavones and the incidence of depressive symptoms … Read more

17 August 201916 June 2020

A light-to-moderate frequency of soy food intake may reduce the incidence of depressive symptoms, whilst a relatively high frequency of intake may increase the incidence

In June 2018 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess the association between a regular intake of soy food and depressive symptoms. A total of 3,760 … Read more

7 May 20195 January 2020

Substituting red meat with high-quality plant protein sources, but not fish or low-quality carbohydrates, leads to improved lipid levels

In April 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of red meat consumption on cardiovascular risk factors. A total of … Read more

30 April 201910 January 2020

Evidence is currently insufficient to recommend any over-the-counter supplement to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment

In January 2018 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of over-the-counter supplements on cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer-type … Read more