The effect of consumption of soy foods on metabolic syndrome in women: a case study from peri-urban Qwa-Qwa, South Africa

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The effect of consumption of soy foods on metabolic syndrome in women: a case study from peri-urban Qwa-Qwa, South Africa

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 32 , issue 2 , 2019 , pages: 40–45
DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2018.1438340
Author(s): Wilna Oldewage-Theron Department of Nutritional Sciences, USA , Abdulkadir Egal Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods, South Africa
Keywords: metabolic syndrome , South Africa , soy consumption , women
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Objectives: The objective was to determine the long-term effect (18 months) of 40 g daily consumption of whole soy bean on metabolic syndrome (MetS) in apparently healthy women.
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