Soy Protein Supplement

Soy protein supplements provide nutritional solutions for a wide range of consumers ranging from bodybuilders, weight watchers and vegetarians to those who want to protect heart and bone health. As the only vegetarian source of protein to have a complete chain of essential amino acids, soy also has high adaptability and can be marketed in a diverse range of products.


Recent Developments on the Benefits of a Protein Soy Supplement

Since 1959, soy has been used as a functional ingredient in breakfast cereals, meat products and in baked goods. Today, soy is a popular stand-alone herb, known for its high-quality protein content comparable to meat, eggs and milk and its multiple health benefits.

Soy has good fiber content, essential minerals and vitamins and is generally free of fat, cholesterol and lactose. More recent research supports the correlation between protein soy supplementation and significant benefits for specific health conditions:

  • Soy protein supplement helps to lower the bad cholesterol LDL and raise the good cholesterol, HDL. It is known to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.3 In 1999 the FDA issued a statement allowing manufacturers to associate the daily consumption of 25 grams of soy (four daily servings of 6.25 grams) more with reduced risk of coronary heart disease.1 Sale of soy isoflavones and soy protein supplements subsequently grew more than 1,232 %.2
  • Soy supplement protein helps to improve bone density and is known to reduce the risk of osteoporosis, especially in menopausal and post-menopausal women. Soy is also known to relieve menopausal symptoms.4
  • Protein soy supplement has antioxidant properties that support cellular health. Soy isoflavones are known as anti-cancer agents. Scientists believe they help to prevent protein production in cancer cells especially in the breast and prostate.5
  • Soy helps to promote immune health.6
  • As a protein supplement soy is touted as a weight loss agent because of its high fiber content. A few research studies have been conducted that show soy-based meal replacements help to lower body weight and fat mass.7
  • Soy is being studied for its possible role in supporting respiratory health.8
  • A fermented variety of soy called natto-kinasse, traditionally used in Japan to regulate normal blood pressure, is supported by some research studies for its role in effectively managing hypertension.9

    • Manufacturing a Superior-Quality Soy Protein Supplement!

    Soy protein isolates, containing 90 percent protein and soy concentrates with 70 percent protein concentration can be used to manufacture an assortment of protein soy supplements to target general and specific consumer health needs. Vitacap Labs can help you easily produce superior-quality soy supplements, within our GMP-certified facility, at prices that fit within your budget. With Vitacap Labs you have the additional advantage of flexible production runs starting from a minimum of 96 bottles! For more information, or to place an order, contact one of our service professionals today!

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    3. 3.American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 85, No. 4, 1148-1156, April 2007, Soy isoflavones lower serum total and LDL cholesterol in humans: a meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials
    4. 4.Kreijkamp-Kaspers S, Kok L, Grobbee DE, et al. Effect of soy protein containing isoflavones on cognitive function, bone mineral density, and plasma lipids in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA 2004;292(1):65-74. and Nelson HD, Vesco KK, Haney E, et al. Nonhormonal therapies for menopausal hot flashes: systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA 2006 May 3;295(17):2057-71.
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