The overall rating for soy bean leaf extract is 1.8 out of 3 meaning there is some evidence that this supplement does some (not all) of what it claims. Using this supplement may lead to some improvements.

Table of Contents

  1. Simple Report
  2. Detailed Report
  3. Overall Effectiveness Rating
  4. Research Rating
  5. Claim Ratings
  6. Dosing
  7. References

Soy Bean Leaf Extract Simple Report

  • Supplement: Soy Bean Leaf Extract
  • Supplement Category: plant and food extracts
  • Number of Products Containing Soy Bean Leaf Extract: 0
  • Effectiveness Rating: 1.8 out of 3
  • Research Rating: 29 (above 80 indicates sufficient research)
  • Number of Studies: 3
  • Number of Claims: 7
  • Effective Dosage Range: 2 grams per day

Soy Bean Leaf Extract Detailed Report

Overall Effectiveness Rating

The overall effectiveness rating for soy bean leaf extract is 1.8 out of 3. This rating means the evidence is mixed on the supplement's ability to deliver positive results. While some of the research supports its use, other evidence does not. Using this supplement may lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for soy bean leaf extract as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Research Rating for Soy Bean Leaf Extract

There are 3 studies in the database on soy bean leaf extract; the research rating is 29. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for soy bean leaf extract as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Claim Ratings

The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.

Body Composition (weight, muscle, body fat) Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
decrease body fat
increase weight loss

Cardiovascular Health Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels
increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels
lower total cholesterol levels
lower triglyceride levels

General Health Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve glucose control

Dosing

The Supplement Database includes 2 studies on soy bean leaf extract dosing. These studies indicate an effective dose is 2 grams per day. For a more detailed dosing analysis visit: Supplement Dosing for Soy Bean Leaf Extract.

References

Title of Study
Does Glycine max leaves or Garcinia Cambogia promote weight-loss or lower plasma cholesterol in overweight individuals: a randomized control trial
Does Glycine max leaves or Garcinia Cambogia promote weight-loss or lower plasma cholesterol in overweight individuals: a randomized control trial
The beneficial effect of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) leaf extracts in adults with prediabetes: a randomized placebo controlled trial