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Health benefits of soy —
References & further reading
References
Balk, E., et al. 2005. Effects of soy on health outcomes. Evidence Report/Technology Assessmenet No. 126. (Prepared by Tufts–New England Medical Center Evidence–based Practice Center under Contract No. 290-02-0022.) AHRQ Publication No. 05-E024-2. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. URL: http://www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/evidence/pdf/soyeffects/soy.pdf (accessed 01.26.2006).
Barnes, S. 2004. Soy isoflavones — phytoestrogen and what else? J. Nutr., 134 (5), 1225S–1228S. URL: http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/full/134/5/1225S (accessed 01.31.2007).
Henckel, J. 2000. Health claims for soy protein; questions about other components. FDA Consumer Magazine. URL: http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2000/300_soy.html (accessed 01.31.2006). [This is a good summary of the FDA health claim.]
Klemola, T., et al. 2002. Allergy to soy formula and to extensively hydrolyzed whey formula with cow's milk allergy: A prospective, randomized study with a follow-up to the age of 2 years. J. Pediatr., 140 (2), 219–224.
Sacks, F., et al. 2006. Soy protein, isoflavones, and cardiovascular health. An American Heart Association Science Advisory for professionals from the Nutrition Committee. Circulation. Published online before print, 01.17.06. URL: http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.171052v1 (accessed 01.31.2006).
Casini, M, et al. 2006. Psychological assessment of the effects of treatment with phytoestrogens on postmenopausal women: A randomized, double-blind, crossover, placebo-controlled study. Fertil. Steril., 85 (4), 972-978.
Further Reading
Daniel, K. 2005. The Whole Soy Story. Winona Lake, IN: New Trends Publishing, Inc.
Jacobi, D. 2001. Amazing Soy: A Complete Guide to Buying and Cooking This Nutritional Powerhouse with 240 Recipes. NY: Morrow Cookbooks.
Messina, M., & V. Messina. 1994. The Simple Soybean and Your Health. Wayne, NJ: Avery Publishing Group.
Oser, M. 1996. The Soy of Cooking: Easy-to-Make Vegetarian, Low-Fat, Fat-Free, and Antioxidant-Rich Gourmet Recipes. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Websites
Cancer Nutrition Info’s site has a good list of references. URL: http://www.cancernutritioninfo.com
Revival Soy’s benefits & research page: http://www.revivalsoy.com/whysoy/
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The health benefits of soy
Original Publication Date: 01/30/2006
Last Modified: 07/08/2008
Principal Author: Marcella Sweet