Organic Soy Protein Powder

Indications

Organic Soy Protein Powder has the following benefits:

• Promotes bone health
• Provides antioxidant protection
• Offers cardiovascular benefits

Soy Background and Application

Isoflavones, a major part of the soybean-rich diet of Japan, are believed to be significantly responsible for the protective effects ascribed to their eating habits. Isoflavones consist of genistein, daidzein and glycitein.

Mechanisms of Action

Soy isoflavones exhibit weak estrogenic activity and bind to estrogen receptors in the body. Isoflavones hold antioxidant capabilities. Genistein scavenges reactive oxygen species and may inhibit lipid peroxidation.¹ It may also support the activities of other antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione.¹

Bone Health

Estrogen promotes bone formation in women. During menopause, production of estrogen declines. Isoflavones in soy carry strong enough effects to promote bone formation.² Ipriflavone (a metabolite of daidzein) has been shown to prevent osteoporosis in animal and human research.²

Cardiovascular Health

Due in part to its antioxidant capabilities, soy prevents the oxidation of LDL cholesterol particles that damage arteries. Additionally, high ratios of arginine may promote nitric oxide formation which is vasodilatory. Isoflavones alone have shown hypocholesterolemic effects. Anderson, et al found consumption of soy protein rather than animal protein significantly lowered total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in a review utilizing human studies.³ Soy also contains phytoestrogens called lignans and coumestans which may pose beneficial effects on heart and breast health.

Recent research shows soy may play a role in Type 2 Diabetes. A randomized, double blind, cross over trial of patients with diet-controlled Type 2 Diabetes consuming 30 g soy protein/day (132 mg isoflavones/day) had lower insulin, insulin resistance, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and free thyroxine (thyroid hormone). This may be of particular importance since those with diabetes have a higher risk of developing heart disease.⁴

Menopausal Health

Soy contains plant estrogens. These isoflavones act as weak estrogens in the body. When supplemented with isoflavones in isolated soy protein, women consuming 40 g soy had 26% less hot flashes within three weeks, according to a double blind, placebo controlled, multicenter, randomized study. At the end of the study, the same group reported a 45% reduction in hot flashes.⁵

Our Product / Dosage

Our USDA Certified Organic Soy Protein Powders contain soy protein isolate with natural flavors. Because it is organic, it does not contain genetically modified organisms. The FDA health claim for soy states: Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein a day may reduce the risk of heart disease. Each serving of Certified Organic Non-GMO Soy Protein Powder provides 17 grams of high quality vegetarian protein.

Specifications

Product Name: Organic Soy Protein Powder

Label Claim:     Supports Bone, Cardiovascular and Menopausal Health

How Supplied:   Powder

Drop Count:      16 oz

Product Code:    VL956 (Vanilla) and VL957 (Chocolate)

References

1. Physician’s Desk Reference for Nutritional Supplements, 1^st ed., 2001. Medical Economics Company, Montvale, NJ.
2. Challem J. Soy Isoflavones for Women’s Health (article), Nutrition Science News, September 1998 Vol. 3 No. 9
3. Anderson JW, et al. Meta-analysis of the effects of soy protein intake on serum lipids. New Eng Jour Med, 1995;333:276-82.
4. Jayagojpal V, et al. Diabetes Care, 2002
5. Albertazzi P, et al. The effect of dietary soy supplementation on hot flashes. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1998;91:6-11