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I have heard a lot of claims about soy protein. I have heard that it will lower your cholesterol. I have heard that it will help you through menopause. I have heard that it will lower your risk for heart disease. Are any of these claims true?

• Quackwatch – Soy: Health Claims for Soy Protein, Questions About Other Components by John Henkel

This article has some details on soy and what the FDA allows. It provides the basic information on what researchers have found out about soy protein and its components.