Soy: Good for Your Heart, or Just OK? Scientists Still Disagree

Soy products have repeatedly been found to help cholesterol levels. But do they do enough to make a difference? (Credit: 1989studio/Shutterstock) If you pick up a carton of soy milk, chances are you'll spot some sort of verbiage boasting the beverage's heart health benefits. But it's not the only soy-based food product bearing a "heart healthy" badge. That's because, in 1999, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the federal agency responsible for supervising food and drug safety guideline