Soy-Rich Diet Improves Arteries in Stroke Patients

 
Heart Disease NEWS AND VIEWS
September 29, 2008

Isoflavone, a chemical found in soybeans, chickpeas, legumes and clovers, can improve artery function in stroke patients, a study in Hong Kong has found.   Read more>
Melanie Thomassian
COMMENTARY
Soy products have been a subject of regular discussion, and wide debate down through the years, and it seems that confusing claims about the benefits of soy are in abundance.  Read more>
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