Macro partitioning
Long-term substitution of 35% of dietary protein with soy protein (totaling ~16g/day) significantly improves cardiovascular risk factors (fasting glucose, total/LDL cholesterol, triglycerides) and reduces inflammation (CRP) in type 2 diabetic patients with nephropathy.
If you have type 2 diabetes and kidney issues, replacing about a third of your animal protein with soy protein (specifically textured soy protein) for at least four years can significantly lower your blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation markers. This should be done under medical supervision alongside your standard medications.
Soy protein consumption significantly affected cardiovascular risks such as fasting plasma glucose... total cholesterol... LDL cholesterol... and serum triglyceride... concentrations. Serum CRP levels were significantly decreased by soy protein intake compared with those in the control group.
Why this rating
Randomized clinical trial with a long duration (4 years) and specific population, though sample size is modest (n=41).
Source
Soy Protein Intake, Cardiorenal Indices, and C-Reactive Protein in Type 2 Diabetes With Nephropathy
Leila Azadbakht et al. · Diabetes Care · 2008
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