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Soy Protein for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are characterized by either continuous or periodic inflammation of the colon and represent a significant risk factor for colon cancer. Soy protein may be effective adjunct therapy for inflammatory bowel diseases.

Soy Protein for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Soy Protein for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Supplementing 12% soy-protein concentrate reduced swelling of the spleen in the mice with induced inflammatory bowel disease.

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