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The mean LDL-C concentration for whole bean soy milk and soy protein isolate milk was not significantly different from each other.
Both types of soy milk can be considered equally effective in terms of LDL-C impact.
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Mean LDL-C concentration at the end of each phase (+/- SD) was 161 +/- 20, 161 +/- 26 and 170 +/- 24 mg/dL for the whole bean soy milk, the soy protein isolate milk, and the dairy milk, respectively (p = 0.9 between soy milks).
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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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