Mark Messina, Ph.D.

Director of Nutrition Science and Research

Soy Nutrition Institute Global

Dr. Mark Messina is a nationally recognized expert on the health effects of soy.

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A Closer Look: Impact of Soy Infant Formula On Growth and Development

Mark Messina, Ph.D.|May 3, 2019

There has been a lot of discussion of late about the impact of soy infant formula (SIF) on growth and development, primarily because soyfoods, including…

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Diverse Studies Confirm Health Benefits of Soyfood

Mark Messina, Ph.D.|Jan 28, 2019

Much of the research published over the past several months goes a long way towards solidifying the benefits of soyfoods as well as dispelling myths…

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Perspective on Breast Cancer and Soy Controversy

Mark Messina, Ph.D.|Jan 14, 2019

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…

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Building Muscle? Protein Blends That Include Soy May Be Advantageous Over Single Proteins

Mark Messina, Ph.D.|Jan 1, 2019

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…

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Legume Analysis Highlights Superior Quality of Soy

Mark Messina, Ph.D.|Dec 11, 2018

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…

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Soy foods Hypotensive? Examining the Clinical Evidence

Mark Messina, Ph.D.|Aug 1, 2018

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…

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Soybean Components Make Soy Foods Enticing When it Comes to Good Health

Mark Messina, Ph.D.|Jul 6, 2018

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…

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Soybean Components Make Soy Foods Enticing When it Comes to Good Health

Mark Messina, Ph.D.|Jun 12, 2018

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…

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Soyfoods: Part of a Comprehensive Approach to Lowering Chronic Disease Risk

Mark Messina, Ph.D.|May 28, 2018

A systematic review and meta-analysis published by Canadian researchers highlights the important role plant protein, and in particular soy protein, can have in reducing risk…

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Soyfoods Make It Easy to Eat More Legumes

Mark Messina, Ph.D.|May 14, 2018

The United Nations declared 2016 to be the International Year of the Pulses, placing a focus on the role of these foods in healthy diets…