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Soy for diabetics

As if helping to lower cholesterol and relieving some menopausal symptoms isn’t enough good news, soy may soon have a new health claim to make. In a small study conducted at Hull University in England, researchers tested the effect of soy supplements on diabetic women. For 12 weeks, one group of the women ate meals sprinkled with a soy protein powder containing 132 mg of isoflavones, while a control group ate meals that did not. The result? The soy powder appeared to lower dangerous insulin levels in diabetics. However, before taking any supplements, diabetics should check with their doctor first.

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