What is the Truth.Soy Institute?

The Truth.Soy Institute for Dietary Research is an independent research body dedicated to the restatement and defense of mainstream nutritional science. The Institute publishes Field Investigations, Literature Reviews, and Case Files on seed oils, soy-derived proteins, grain-based carbohydrates, and related consumer-food topics.

Is the Institute pro-soy?

The Institute's position is the scientific-consensus position. Soybeans and soy-derived foods have been studied extensively and are considered safe and, in several respects, beneficial components of a balanced diet by the American Heart Association, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the World Health Organization, and the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Institute finds no evidentiary basis for the popular backlash against soy.

What is the Institute's position on seed oils?

The 2026 American Heart Association Dietary Guidance states that replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat from nontropical plant oils lowers LDL and coronary heart disease risk. The Institute restates this finding. Readers interested in the full position are directed to the Institute's Field Investigation, Seed Oils and Cardiovascular Health: A Review of the Evidence.

How is the Institute different from a wellness brand?

The Institute is not a wellness brand. The Institute publishes research summaries and related commentary; the Institute Store and affiliate partnerships fund operations. Readers seeking individualized dietary guidance are encouraged to consult a Registered Dietitian or their primary care provider.

Does the Institute sell products?

Yes. The Institute Store sells apparel and print editions, fulfilled by a third-party on-demand manufacturer. The Institute also participates in the Amazon Associates program; Recommended Kit items on the site link to qualifying purchases. Proceeds fund Institute publications and original research.

How do I follow the Institute?

The Institute publishes on its website and maintains a public account at x.com/truthdotsoy. A correspondence list issues a short dispatch approximately once per week; readers may subscribe from the site. Unsubscribe links are included in every dispatch.

How do I contact the Institute?

General correspondence may be directed to correspondence@truth.soy. Research submissions for potential Field Investigation may be sent through the contact form on the About page. The Institute responds to legitimate inquiries as volume permits.