Author/Authors :
Azadbakht, Leila isfahan university of medical sciences - Food Security Research Center, ايران , Azadbakht, Leila isfahan university of medical sciences - School of Nutrition and Food Science - Department of Community Nutrition, ايران , Esmaillzadeh, Ahmad isfahan university of medical sciences - School of Nutrition and Food Science - Department of Community Nutrition, ايران , Esmaillzadeh, Ahmad isfahan university of medical sciences - Food Security Research Center, ايران , Esmaillzadeh, Ahmad tehran university of medical sciences tums - Digestive Disease Research Center, تهران, ايران
Abstract :
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of metabolic abnormalities that include abnormal glucose homeostasis, dyslipidemia, elevated blood pressure, and enlarged waist circumference.1 Dietary intake has long been shown to play a key role both in the etiology and management of this syndrome.2–5 Although several diets such as the Mediterranean2 and DASH3,4 might bene cially in uence features of the syndrome, there is noconsensus on the best dietary plan for these patients.5 A recent study has recommended the use of a phytochemical-rich diet for improving features of the syndrome.6 Diets that contain high levels of antioxidants and iso avones have also been indicated as being potentially bene cial.6 Soy products, which are a rich source of antioxidants and iso avones, have recently attracted signi cant attentionfor their possible health bene ts.7 Experimental studies as well as randomized clinical trials have demonstrated a role for soy products in the management of the metabolic syndrome
