Mark Messina, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Soy Nutrition Institute
Articles by Mark
Health
Perspective on Breast Cancer and Soy Controversy
The soy and breast cancer controversy has been around a long time. It persists despite an abundance of human research supporting the safety and possible…
Health
Building Muscle? Protein Blends That Include Soy May Be Advantageous Over Single Proteins
A novel finding that soy protein and whey protein increase the size of different types of muscle fibers suggests that a combination of these two…
Food
Legume Analysis Highlights Superior Quality of Soy
In plant-based diets, beans play a critically important role as sources of protein. In fact, it is difficult if not impossible to meet the requirement…
Food
Soy foods Hypotensive? Examining the Clinical Evidence
High blood pressure (BP) is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) worldwide.1,2Current guidelines classify adults with an average systolic blood pressure (SBP) of…
Food
Soybean Components Make Soy Foods Enticing When it Comes to Good Health
The dramatic rise in soy research beginning in the early 1990s can be attributed primarily to the new interest in isoflavones. This interest is directly…
Human Consumption
Soybean Components Make Soy Foods Enticing When it Comes to Good Health
The dramatic rise in soy research beginning in the early 1990s can be attributed primarily to the new interest in isoflavones. This interest is directly…