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A 25 g dose of daily soy protein from soy milk led to a modest 5% lowering of LDL-C relative to dairy milk among adults with elevated LDL-C.
Incorporating soy milk as a protein source may help lower LDL cholesterol in individuals with high levels.
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A 25 g dose of daily soy protein from soy milk led to a modest 5% lowering of LDL-C relative to dairy milk among adults with elevated LDL-C.
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Effect of Two Types of Soy Milk and Dairy Milk on Plasma Lipids in Hypercholesterolemic Adults: A Randomized Trial
Christopher D. Gardner et al. · Journal of the American College of Nutrition · 2007
DOI 10.1080/07315724.2007.10719646
rct · n=28Cited 82×
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