Business · 26/10/1999Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FDA Authorizes Health Claims on Soy Protein and Coronary Heart Disease Risk Reduction

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is authorizing the use of health claims on food labels that link soy protein to a reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). The agency found that consuming soy protein as part of a low-saturated-fat, low-cholesterol diet may lower blood cholesterol levels and subsequently reduce the risk of CHD.