According to the review by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Illinois at Champagne-Urbana, say that Soy Protein also has the added benefits of boosting bone health and aiding overall cardiovascular health. Soy protein has received attention for its ability to lower cholesterol and other dangerous blood fats, as well as the ability to lower blood pressure, improve the function of blood vessel walls and the function of arteries, decrease insulin resistance and increase weight loss in obesity. The researchers collected results from in vitro, animal, epidemiologic, and clinical studies.