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Tier 1 — Meta-analysis / systematic reviewPeer-reviewed

et al

Qin Y. et al.

2018

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Summary

This paper, published in Nutrients (volume 10, issue 7, article 845), examines the relationship between soy food consumption and cardiovascular disease risk. Based on its citation context, it is likely a meta-analysis or systematic review synthesising evidence from multiple studies on soy-derived foods and cardiometabolic outcomes. The work contributes to the evidence base on plant-based dietary patterns and their potential role in cardiovascular disease prevention.

UK applicability

Soy food consumption in the UK is lower than in East Asian populations where much of the underlying evidence originates, which may limit direct applicability; however, the findings are relevant to UK dietary guidance on plant-based protein sources and cardiovascular health policy.

Key measures

Cardiovascular risk markers (e.g. LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, blood pressure); relative risk or odds ratios for cardiovascular disease events

Outcomes reported

The study likely examined the association between soy food intake and cardiovascular risk markers such as blood lipids, blood pressure, or cardiovascular disease incidence. It probably reported effect sizes for soy consumption on outcomes including LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, or cardiovascular events.

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Dietary patterns & cardiovascular health
Study type
Meta-analysis
Study design
Meta-analysis
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
International
System type
Human clinical
Catalogue ID
XL0811

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