Association between consumption of soy and risk of cardiovascular disease: A meta-analysis of observational studies

The relationships between dietary intake of soy foods and risk of cardiovascular disease are uncertain. The aims of this study were to evaluate and summarize the evidence on the association between consumption of soy and risk of cardiovascular disease (including stroke and coronary heart disease). We systematically searched the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases from their inception up to 22 February 2016. We included only observational studies, and...