1. What is soy protein isolate?

Soy protein isolate is the most digestible source of soy. Soy protein isolate is also rich in amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, essential for human growth and maintenance.

2. What is a "complete protein?"

A complete protein contains all nine essential amino acids. The body requires 20 amino acids, our body produces 11 on its own. The remaining nine must come from the foods we eat. Soy protein provides all nine missing amino acids, making it a complete protein. The soybean is one of the only vegetable offering a complete protein profile.

3. How does soy compare to other protein like whey?

Soy protein is one of the highest quality proteins available. It is also very low in fat, has no cholesterol, and is very easy to digest. Many whey proteins are high in lactose and are difficult to digest. In addition, soy protein is a plant source while whey protein is from dairy animals.

4. What is the soy protein health claim?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recognized that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein a day may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving of SoyaMax Complete Soy provides 24 grams of soy protein.

5. What is the nutritional profile for SoyaMax?

SoyaMax contains 110 calories, 24 grams of protein, 1 gram of carbohydrate, and 1 gram of fat.

6. Does SoyaMax contain an artificial sweetener?

No, SoyaMax uses a natural vanilla flavor.

7. How do you recommend we supplement with the SoyaMax?

SoyaMax has a mild vanilla flavor. You can mix SoyaMax with 6-8 oz of water, skim milk, Nutrimeal, Fibergy, juice, or your favorite beverage. It can also be used as a protein source in conjunction with any meal to which you would like to add additional protein.

8. How does SoyaMax help in lowering cholesterol?

Clinical data shows that soy protein lowers serum cholesterol. SoyaMax is rich in soy protein and isoflavones. Each serving contains 24 grams of soy protein. According to the FDA, 25 grams of soy protein per day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.