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FDA report indicates soybeans linked to reduction of heart disease

August 4, 2017 By Radio Iowa Contributor

A new report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration links consumption of soybean oil to a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.

Iowa Soybean Association president Rolland Schnell says it’s great news for the state’s soybean growers — and for consumers.

“Hopefully, it’s going to put to rest some of the naysayers who like to paint soybean oil as a bad food ingredient,” Schnell says. “It’s not and there’s all kinds of research to back up that it is beneficial, looking at it from a health standpoint.” Schnell says the cooking oil market is important for soybean farmers and the new report will enable manufacturers of soybean oil to tell consumers about the heart-healthy benefits.

“It’s very positive and hopefully, the general public will take this report by the FDA to heart and realize its a valuable product for their health,” Schnell says, “and the volume of (sales) will continue to increase.” Schnell says sometimes soybean oil gets a negative rap, but this move by the FDA may change that.

“The social media always tries to paint it as a bad thing when it’s not,” he says. “Research will verify over and over that it’s a good thing and to have the government agency come out and support that is real welcome news.”

The FDA report recognizes the ability of soybean oil to provide a superior omega-three fatty acid profile while also lowering “bad cholesterol” levels.

(By Jerry Oster, WNAX, Yankton)

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