Soy protein improves liver metabolism, which helps increase the removal of LDL from the bloodstream. It can also decrease the absorption of cholesterol in the gut.

Whey protein is a nutritionally complete protein. It contains bioactive ingredients, like immunoglobulins and lactoferrin, that help support the immune system. Athletes prefer whey protein to soy protein due to its rich abundance of branched chain amino acids and its quick absorption rate. These are important to help repair and rebuild muscles after a workout or competitive event. Whey protein has a fresh, neutral taste compared and will not change the taste of foods you add it to.

The FDA stated that 25 grams of soy protein daily, coupled with a low fat diet could reduce the risk of coronary artery disease and therefore the risk of a heart attack. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one cause of death of women in the United States*. 2-4 servings of WS Soymilk can satisfy this requirement.

The soy protein heart logo signifies that a serving of the product has a minimum of 6.25 grams of soy protein per serving. To achieve the cholesterol lowering benefit of soy protein, at least 25 grams of soy should be consumed daily. WestSoy soymilks make it easy to consume the recommended minimum. Many of WestSoy products contain at least 6.25 grams of soy protein. WestSoy Smart Plus contains the most: 11 grams of soy protein per serving!

BiPro whey protein isolate contains less than 0.5 grams of fat per serving and only 5 milligrams of cholesterol. It is a healthy choice for individuals on a reduced fat diet. The American Heart Association standards suggest you limit cholesterol intake to less than 300 milligrams per day.

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I have been diagnosed with extremely high cholesterol, and I would appreciate it if you could give me a diet plan to help me get back to normal.

Soy protein provides a healthy way to get non-animal protein into your diet. It is great tasting, natural and can have a wide range of healthy effects on the body.

In a number of carefully controlled clinical studies, ChoLESStolife® has been shown to lower LDL-cholesterol by 14%. This reduction can be achieved after only two weeks of administration.

Most people are in some way at risk for heart disease and everyone can benefit from lowering their high cholesterol. By lowering your cholesterol you are reducing your chances of heart disease and stroke. Everyone should know by now that you can...

Cholesterol in the body comes from two sources - most of it is made by the liver from various nutrients and especially from saturated fats and the rest of it comes directly from eating animal products such as meats, egg yolks, organ meats, whole milk and milk products. Scientific research has shown that a diet high in saturated fat seems to increase cholesterol production in the body.

The FDA has determined that a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in soy protein can lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Soy protein has been found to lower low-density lipoproteins (LDL) with no change or an increase in the levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL). LDLs have been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, while HDLs have been found to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Yes, in most individuals. Remember, cholesterol is a form of fat. Research has substantiated that consumed animal fats tend to cause cholesterol to settle in the arteries and cause atherosclerosis. However, it has also been found that the crystal clear "purified" vegetable oils (not heated) do not raise the blood cholesterol level. One answer for this might lie with the fact that lipase is found in these unheated vegetable oils.

This is correct. 1/3 cup is placed on the label since many consumers do not have the resources to weigh 28 grams. cup is an estimate of an ounce. 1oz is approximately 28.35g. The 16 servings is an approximation of the total servings a can of soy powder will yield. ^Top

Sometimes. Many preparations (including Metamucil) contain soluble fiber, which can lower cholesterol up to 10%. Garlic products can help, but usually not by very much. Niacin is very effective, but only in very high doses (usually more than 1000 mg per day). In those doses, it tends to have more side effects than prescription drugs. Of course, no drug, prescription or herbal, is a substitute for a proper diet!

If I restrice ly calorie intake to 1000 a day, how much will I lose in one month? I walk one mile for 20 min most of the day.

Healthy diets should regularly include high quality, low fat sources of protein, like whey protein. Calories do count and you want to make sure that you are getting the most benefit from the calories you consume. Compared to other proteins, on a gram-to-gram basis whey protein isolate delivers more essential amino acids to the body but without the fat or cholesterol.