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Isoflavones found in soy, such as genistein and daidzein are reported to have potent antioxidant properties and have been shown to inhibit LDL oxidation in vitro. Although there is a strong base of data that supports the correlation between soy consumption, cholesterol reduction and cardiovascular protection, it remains to be elucidated whether it is the soy protein, the isoflavone, or a combination of both that confers benefits. This study investigated the effect of isoflavone supplementation on the following parameters: plasma genestein levels, oxidized LDL levels, plasma cholesterol, vitamin E, and C-reactive protein. Elevated serum cholesterol and C-reactive protein (CRP) have been identified as risk factors for cardiovascular disease. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 150 mg/d isoflavone was supplemented for four weeks by 30 healthy, yet sedentary male subjects who underwent 30 minute exercise sessions at 80% VO2pk before and after a 28 day period of supplementation. The purpose of the exercise was to induce oxidative stress. The average plasma genistein and daidzein concentrations increased significantly after isoflavone supplementation from 0 ng/ml to 561.6 ± 39.3 and 466.3 ± 35.5 ng/ ml (SE) respectively (P < 0.0001), compared to 0 ng/ml in the placebo group throughout the study. There was no significant beneficial effect of isoflavone supplementation on oxidized LDL, plasma vitamin E concentrations, total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, or triglycerides. Isoflavone supplementation resulted in an average increase in CRP levels by 44% (P = 0.014), which was opposite from expectations. 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Although there is a strong base of data that supports the correlation between soy consumption, cholesterol reduction and cardiovascular protection, it remains to be elucidated whether it is the soy protein, the isoflavone, or a combination of both that confers benefits. This study investigated the effect of isoflavone supplementation on the following parameters: plasma genestein levels, oxidized LDL levels, plasma cholesterol, vitamin E, and C-reactive protein. Elevated serum cholesterol and C-reactive protein (CRP) have been identified as risk factors for cardiovascular disease. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 150 mg/d isoflavone was supplemented for four weeks by 30 healthy, yet sedentary male subjects who underwent 30 minute exercise sessions at 80% VO2pk before and after a 28 day period of supplementation. The purpose of the exercise was to induce oxidative stress. 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