Mark Messina is the co-owner of Nutrition Matters Inc., a nutrition consulting company. He is an adjunct associate professor at Loma Linda University and the executive director of the Soy Nutrition Institute.
Soy’s reputation as an all-purpose, healthful ingredient was tarnished slightly by the same media that elevated it to panacea status. But, the dust has settled. For those recognizing soy contributes greatly to health via multiple components, it still is the go-to wellness ingredient.