A Randomized Trial Comparing the Effect of Casein With That of Soy Protein Containing Varying Amounts of Isoflavones on Plasma Concentrations of Lipids and Lipoproteins

Isolated soy protein reduces plasma concentrations of total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.To identify the agent(s) responsible for the cholesterol-lowering effect of soy in mildly hypercholesterolemic volunteers: isoflavones isolated together with soy protein or soy protein itself.Double-blind randomized parallel trial.Single-center study.A total of 156 healthy men and women with LDL cholesterol levels between 3.62 mmol/L (140...