The 3rd International Conference Soy & Health 2004 Brings New Scientific Evidence on Health Benefits of Soy, October 7 and 8, Bruges, Belgium

Newest research on soy is showing that consumption of soy may have a positive impact on inflammation parameters. Research directed by Prof. Velasquez, USA, and Prof. Santti, Finland, confirms the beneficial effects of soy on prostatitis and kidney disease.

This and other new data will be released at the 3rd International Conference Soy & Health 2004 – Clinical Evidence, Dietetic Applications, to be held in Bruges, Belgium, on October 7 and 8, 2004.

More than 400 health care professionals, people from the soy ingredient, supplement and soyfood industry, and government and information services will participate in the 3rd International Conference Soy & Health 2004. Leading soy ingredient and supplement manufacturers, and soyfood producers will present novel soyfood products and applications.

Scientific Program
Soy & heart disease& Diabetes
• Effect of Soy Protein on Cholesterol and Triglycerides - Maria Rosa Lovati, Milan, Italy
• Cardiovascular Effects of the Phytoestrogen Genistein - Francesco Squadrito, School of Medicine, University of Messina, Italy
• Treatment of Young Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia with Soy – Kurt Widhalm, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
• Soy and Diabetes – Stephen L. Atkin, University of Hull, UK Hormonal effects & Osteoporosis
• Hormonal Substitution with Plant Compounds; where are We? - Jaak Janssens, Hasselt, Belgium
• Phytoestrogens and Osteoporosis - Eva Lydeking-Olsen, Institute for Optimum Nutrition, Denmark Equol & Lignans
• Equol - its Unique Property as Both a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) and a Selective Androgen Modulator (SAM) - Ken Setchell, Children's Hospital Medical Centre, Cincinnati OH, USA
• Lignans in Soy and in Isoflavone Supplements - Jose Penalvo, Folkhälsan Re- search Center, University of Helsinki, Finland