Soy food may lower heart attack risk in women, large study suggests
NCT ID NCT00241735
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This large observational study followed over 135,000 Chinese women aged 40-70 to see if eating soy food reduces the risk of heart attacks and fatal heart disease. Researchers tracked participants' soy intake and heart health over time. The study aims to provide clues about diet and heart disease prevention, but because it is observational, it cannot prove that soy alone causes any risk reduction.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- soy food
- What this could lead to
- If soy food is linked to lower heart disease risk, it could support dietary recommendations for heart health in women.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Other lifestyle factors may explain any link seen.
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