New study suggests soy protein consumption may reduce body and liver fat accumulation and support colon health

摘要

While much research on soy protein has focused on its cholesterol lowering properties, exciting recent research suggests that consuming soy protein may have benefit in weight management liver and colon health, which are of specific concern for obese individuals. The new study published in PLOS One in September 2012 was conducted in mice and aimed to explore the effects of dietary soy protein or casein on serum hormones implicated in colon health and body fat deposition. The authors had previously shown that inclusion of soy protein in the diets of mice resulted in lower body fat and promoted normal cell growth in the colons of rats.