Revival Soy
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Revival Soy is a brand of soy food and supplement
products developed by Physicians Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a private, family-owned company located in Kernersville, North Carolina
. Dr. Aaron Tabor, M.D. founded Physicians Pharmaceuticals in an effort to help his mother with the menopausal transition
. He accomplished this goal by patenting a natural concentration process for soy that allowed Revival Soy to provide a higher amount of soy isoflavones
than found in most soy products.
and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
, Dr. Tabor oversees all clinical research
on Revival Soy products. He is also responsible for directing new Revival Soy product development based on clinical research results.
Dr. Tabor is on the Editorial Board
for the Journal of Medicine, a personalized, peer-reviewed
journal, as Section Editor for Integrated Medicine. He is also a member of various medical association
s and health groups including the American Medical Association
, North American Menopause Society
, American Heart Association
, American Diabetes Association
, and National Consortium of Breast Centers among others.
interest associated with the FDA-approved soy protein heart health claim, Physicians Pharmaceuticals continued to see a rapid growth in their business. Physicians Pharmaceuticals sold their one-millionth order of Revival Soy products on September 21, 2004. As more soy food companies came into existence and the soy protein market began to mature, sales started to level out. In order to account for these changes in the market, Physicians Pharmaceuticals reduced staff in 2005. Today, Physicians Pharmaceuticals, makers of Revival Soy products, remains a highly profitable company with a growing number of marketing partners.
Several of the Revival Soy products are low-glycemic. A selection of Revival Soy foods was tested using standardized glycemic index
testing at an independent laboratory in Sydney, Australia. This analysis demonstrated that all but one (the Baked Soy Protein Chips) of the foods tested had a low glycemic index; however, all the foods tested had a low to medium glycemic load
. A number of health benefits have been attributed to low-glycemic diets.
. Revival Soy protein products have been used in multiple clinical research studies, including nearly twenty clinical trials that have been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Research with Revival Soy products has demonstrated the benefits of soy for several aspects of human health including menopause, weight loss
, skin health, and heart health.
In one double-blind, placebo-controlled study, postmenopausal women drank either Revival Soy protein shakes or placebo shakes daily for 3 months. Using the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life (MENQOL) questionnaire, differences in vasomotor (hot flashes
& night sweats
), psychosocial (mood), physical (stamina, sleep, aches, etc), and sexual (intimacy) symptoms were determined. The results of this study showed that on average the women consuming the Revival Soy shakes daily for just 12 weeks saw an improvement (~40% on average) in all 4 postmenopausal quality of life areas, including a reduction in hot flashes and night sweats. In contrast, the study volunteers in the placebo group did not obtain these benefits. The study investigators concluded that consuming Revival Soy was associated with an improved quality of life in early postmenopausal women.
Two recent studies have suggested that Revival Soy products can be an integral part of a healthy weight loss plan. In one study, overweight women (n=43) were asked to follow a low-energy diet (1,000–1,200 Calories/day) that included 3 shakes with 20 grams of milk protein or 20 grams of Revival Soy protein per day, one pre-packaged entrée, and at least 5 fruits and vegetable servings daily. Compliance with this diet using either milk protein shakes or soy protein shakes resulted in significant weight loss and reductions in body fat
. Average weight loss was approximately 26-29 pounds and did not differ significantly between groups. In a second study, overweight, postmenopausal women on a weight maintenance diet were asked to drink either a Revival Soy protein shake (20 g soy protein with 160 mg soy isoflavones) or a milk protein shake (20 g milk protein with no isoflavones) daily for 3 months. Different measures of body fat were evaluated after 3 months. Despite being on a weight maintenance diet plan, total abdominal (belly) fat was reduced in the soy protein group and increased in the milk protein group. These results show that Revival Soy protein can be a highly effective part of a weight loss program.
A study conducted at Johns Hopkins University reported that Revival Soy protein shakes might support normal cholesterol health. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, 216 postmenopausal women (~ 50% of whom were African-American
) drank either Revival Soy protein shakes or milk protein shakes every day for 12 weeks. After 6 weeks, results from this study showed that consumption of Revival Soy protein shakes supported greater decreases in LDL-cholesterol
concentration and LDL particle number
than the milk protein shakes.
Research also has suggested that Revival Soy protein shakes might support healthy skin, hair, and nails. A research study conducted by a board-certified dermatologist assigned postmenopausal women (50–65 years of age) with mild to moderate photoaging to drink either one Revival Soy protein shake or to remain on their normal diet for 6 months. After 6 months of dietary soy consumption, improvements were seen in facial wrinkling, discoloration, and overall appearance. Also, improvement was noted in nail roughness, ridging, flaking, splitting, and overall appearance at the end of the intervention period. Improvements in hair health were evident for roughness, manageability, and overall appearance after consuming soy for 3 months with additional improvements observed after 6 months in terms of hair roughness, dullness, and overall appearance. Similar benefits of Revival Soy protein have been reported for premenopausal women.
Revival Soy products have also been used in studies where the potential health benefits of soy wert not being examined directly. One of the current hot topics in soy research is equol, an isoflavone made from one of the isoflavones in soy. A number of clinical research trials have used Revival Soy foods to determine whether individuals consuming soy can make equol or not. The absorption of isoflavones from Revival Soy products has also been examined with the results showing that isoflavones are readily absorbed from Revival Soy products, though absorption was less from soy nuts than from bars and shakes.
Dietary supplement
A dietary supplement, also known as food supplement or nutritional supplement, is a preparation intended to supplement the diet and provide nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acids, or amino acids, that may be missing or may not be consumed in sufficient quantities in a person's diet...
products developed by Physicians Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a private, family-owned company located in Kernersville, North Carolina
Kernersville, North Carolina
Kernersville is a town in Forsyth County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 17,126 at the 2000 census. In 2007 the U.S. Census estimated the town's population at 22,309. Kernersville is located at the heart of the Piedmont Triad metropolitan area, which consists of the cities...
. Dr. Aaron Tabor, M.D. founded Physicians Pharmaceuticals in an effort to help his mother with the menopausal transition
Menopause
Menopause is a term used to describe the permanent cessation of the primary functions of the human ovaries: the ripening and release of ova and the release of hormones that cause both the creation of the uterine lining and the subsequent shedding of the uterine lining...
. He accomplished this goal by patenting a natural concentration process for soy that allowed Revival Soy to provide a higher amount of soy isoflavones
Soybean
The soybean or soya bean is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean which has numerous uses...
than found in most soy products.
Dr. Aaron Tabor
Aaron Tabor, M.D. is the CEO and Medical Research Director of Physicians Pharmaceuticals, Inc. A graduate of Wake Forest UniversityWake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is...
and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States...
, Dr. Tabor oversees all clinical research
Clinical trial
Clinical trials are a set of procedures in medical research and drug development that are conducted to allow safety and efficacy data to be collected for health interventions...
on Revival Soy products. He is also responsible for directing new Revival Soy product development based on clinical research results.
Dr. Tabor is on the Editorial Board
Editorial board
The editorial board is a group of people, usually at a publication, who dictate the tone and direction the publication's editorial policy will take.- Board makeup :...
for the Journal of Medicine, a personalized, peer-reviewed
Peer review
Peer review is a process of self-regulation by a profession or a process of evaluation involving qualified individuals within the relevant field. Peer review methods are employed to maintain standards, improve performance and provide credibility...
journal, as Section Editor for Integrated Medicine. He is also a member of various medical association
Medical association
A health association is a professional organization for health professionals. They are often based on specialty and are usually national, often with subnational or regional affiliates. Health associations usually offer conferences and continuing education...
s and health groups including the American Medical Association
American Medical Association
The American Medical Association , founded in 1847 and incorporated in 1897, is the largest association of medical doctors and medical students in the United States.-Scope and operations:...
, North American Menopause Society
North American Menopause Society
The North American Menopause Society , founded in 1989, is a nonprofit multidisciplinary organization with the mission of promoting the health and quality of life of women during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause and healthy aging. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, NAMS has over...
, American Heart Association
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a non-profit organization in the United States that fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas...
, American Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is a United States-based association working to fight the consequences of diabetes, and to help those affected by diabetes...
, and National Consortium of Breast Centers among others.
History
Revival Soy products have been shipping since 1998. Within two years of its establishment Physicians Pharmaceuticals was shipping up to 7,000 shipments per month. With the surge in soy proteinSoy protein
Soy protein is a protein that is isolated from soybean. It is made from dehulled, defatted soybean meal. Dehulled and defatted soybeans are processed into three kinds of high protein commercial products : soy flour, concentrates, and isolates. Soy protein isolate has been used since 1959 in foods ...
interest associated with the FDA-approved soy protein heart health claim, Physicians Pharmaceuticals continued to see a rapid growth in their business. Physicians Pharmaceuticals sold their one-millionth order of Revival Soy products on September 21, 2004. As more soy food companies came into existence and the soy protein market began to mature, sales started to level out. In order to account for these changes in the market, Physicians Pharmaceuticals reduced staff in 2005. Today, Physicians Pharmaceuticals, makers of Revival Soy products, remains a highly profitable company with a growing number of marketing partners.
Awards and recognition
- Physicians Pharmaceuticals was featured in the September 2001 issue of BizLife magazine.
- On October 12, 2001, Physicians Pharmaceuticals received the Fast 50 award for being one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the North CarolinaNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
Piedmont TriadPiedmont TriadThe Piedmont Triad, or Triad, is a north-central region of the U.S. state of North Carolina that consists of the area within and surrounding the three major cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. This close group or "triad" of cities lies in the Piedmont geographical region of the...
region. - On May 16, 2002, the Kernersville, North Carolina Chamber of CommerceChamber of commerceA chamber of commerce is a form of business network, e.g., a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses. Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business community...
named Dr. Tabor the Small Business Person of the Year. - Physicians Pharmaceuticals received their second Fast 50 award for being one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the North Carolina Piedmont Triad region on October 30, 2002.
- On September 25, 2003, Physicians Pharmaceuticals received their third consecutive Fast 50 award for being one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the North Carolina Piedmont Triad region.
- In 2003, business author Seth GodinSeth GodinSeth Godin is an American entrepreneur, author and public speaker. Godin popularized the topic of permission marketing.-Background:...
featured Revival Soy in his book ’99 Cows’ in which he states “The smart thing is Revival’s focus on investing in the stuff that matters–making a remarkable product they believe in.” - Physicians Pharmaceuticals was highlighted in December 2004 issue of Entrepreneur magazineEntrepreneur MagazineEntrepreneur is a publication that carries news stories about entrepreneurialism, small business management, and business opportunities. It is published by Entrepreneur Media Inc., headquartered in Irvine, California....
as one of its hot businesses in the functional foodFunctional foodFunctional food is a food where a new ingredient has been added to a food and the new product has a new function ....
s category.
Product Portfolio
Revival Soy sells a wide variety of soy protein bars and shakes, as well as a number of other complementary products, primarily direct to consumers through their website and call center.- Soy Protein Bars–8 different flavors with 3 low-carbohydrate options
- Soy Protein Shakes–9 different flavors with three sweetener versions
- Baked Soy Protein Chips–11 different flavors
- Soy Pasta–spaghetti and penne
- Soy Nuts–7 different flavors
- Soy Coffee–6 flavors
- Vitamins–a small range of multivitamins and enzymes
- Soy Candles–5 different fragrances
Several of the Revival Soy products are low-glycemic. A selection of Revival Soy foods was tested using standardized glycemic index
Glycemic index
The glycemic index, glycaemic index, or GI is a measure of the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion and release glucose rapidly into the bloodstream have a high GI; carbohydrates that break down more slowly, releasing glucose more...
testing at an independent laboratory in Sydney, Australia. This analysis demonstrated that all but one (the Baked Soy Protein Chips) of the foods tested had a low glycemic index; however, all the foods tested had a low to medium glycemic load
Glycemic load
The glycemic load is a ranking system for carbohydrate content in food portions based on their glycemic index and a standardized portion size of 100g. Glycemic load or GL combines both the quality and quantity of carbohydrate in one number. It is the best way to predict blood glucose values of...
. A number of health benefits have been attributed to low-glycemic diets.
Health Research
Physicians Pharmaceuticals is an active participant in clinical research related to soy and human healthHealth
Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living being. In humans, it is the general condition of a person's mind, body and spirit, usually meaning to be free from illness, injury or pain...
. Revival Soy protein products have been used in multiple clinical research studies, including nearly twenty clinical trials that have been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Research with Revival Soy products has demonstrated the benefits of soy for several aspects of human health including menopause, weight loss
Weight loss
Weight loss, in the context of medicine, health or physical fitness, is a reduction of the total body mass, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue and/or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon and other connective tissue...
, skin health, and heart health.
In one double-blind, placebo-controlled study, postmenopausal women drank either Revival Soy protein shakes or placebo shakes daily for 3 months. Using the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life (MENQOL) questionnaire, differences in vasomotor (hot flashes
Hot flush
Hot flashes are a symptom of the changing hormone levels that are considered to be characteristic of menopause.- Presentation :...
& night sweats
Sleep hyperhidrosis
Sleep hyperhidrosis, more commonly known as the night sweats, is the occurrence of excessive sweating during sleep. The sufferer may or may not also suffer from excessive perspiration while awake....
), psychosocial (mood), physical (stamina, sleep, aches, etc), and sexual (intimacy) symptoms were determined. The results of this study showed that on average the women consuming the Revival Soy shakes daily for just 12 weeks saw an improvement (~40% on average) in all 4 postmenopausal quality of life areas, including a reduction in hot flashes and night sweats. In contrast, the study volunteers in the placebo group did not obtain these benefits. The study investigators concluded that consuming Revival Soy was associated with an improved quality of life in early postmenopausal women.
Two recent studies have suggested that Revival Soy products can be an integral part of a healthy weight loss plan. In one study, overweight women (n=43) were asked to follow a low-energy diet (1,000–1,200 Calories/day) that included 3 shakes with 20 grams of milk protein or 20 grams of Revival Soy protein per day, one pre-packaged entrée, and at least 5 fruits and vegetable servings daily. Compliance with this diet using either milk protein shakes or soy protein shakes resulted in significant weight loss and reductions in body fat
Adipose tissue
In histology, adipose tissue or body fat or fat depot or just fat is loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. It is technically composed of roughly only 80% fat; fat in its solitary state exists in the liver and muscles. Adipose tissue is derived from lipoblasts...
. Average weight loss was approximately 26-29 pounds and did not differ significantly between groups. In a second study, overweight, postmenopausal women on a weight maintenance diet were asked to drink either a Revival Soy protein shake (20 g soy protein with 160 mg soy isoflavones) or a milk protein shake (20 g milk protein with no isoflavones) daily for 3 months. Different measures of body fat were evaluated after 3 months. Despite being on a weight maintenance diet plan, total abdominal (belly) fat was reduced in the soy protein group and increased in the milk protein group. These results show that Revival Soy protein can be a highly effective part of a weight loss program.
A study conducted at Johns Hopkins University reported that Revival Soy protein shakes might support normal cholesterol health. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, 216 postmenopausal women (~ 50% of whom were African-American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
) drank either Revival Soy protein shakes or milk protein shakes every day for 12 weeks. After 6 weeks, results from this study showed that consumption of Revival Soy protein shakes supported greater decreases in LDL-cholesterol
Low density lipoprotein
Low-density lipoprotein is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins, which in order of size, largest to smallest, are chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL, and HDL, that enable transport of cholesterol within the water-based bloodstream...
concentration and LDL particle number
Particle number
The particle number of a thermodynamic system, conventionally indicated with the letter N, is the number of constituent particles in that system. The particle number is a fundamental parameter in thermodynamics which is conjugate to the chemical potential. Unlike most physical quantities, particle...
than the milk protein shakes.
Research also has suggested that Revival Soy protein shakes might support healthy skin, hair, and nails. A research study conducted by a board-certified dermatologist assigned postmenopausal women (50–65 years of age) with mild to moderate photoaging to drink either one Revival Soy protein shake or to remain on their normal diet for 6 months. After 6 months of dietary soy consumption, improvements were seen in facial wrinkling, discoloration, and overall appearance. Also, improvement was noted in nail roughness, ridging, flaking, splitting, and overall appearance at the end of the intervention period. Improvements in hair health were evident for roughness, manageability, and overall appearance after consuming soy for 3 months with additional improvements observed after 6 months in terms of hair roughness, dullness, and overall appearance. Similar benefits of Revival Soy protein have been reported for premenopausal women.
Revival Soy products have also been used in studies where the potential health benefits of soy wert not being examined directly. One of the current hot topics in soy research is equol, an isoflavone made from one of the isoflavones in soy. A number of clinical research trials have used Revival Soy foods to determine whether individuals consuming soy can make equol or not. The absorption of isoflavones from Revival Soy products has also been examined with the results showing that isoflavones are readily absorbed from Revival Soy products, though absorption was less from soy nuts than from bars and shakes.
Philanthropic Endeavors
- Physicians Pharmaceuticals was instrumental in the development of the North Carolina Amber AlertAMBER AlertAn AMBER Alert or a Child Abduction Emergency is a child abduction alert bulletin in several countries throughout the world, issued upon the suspected abduction of a child, since 1996...
system. They provided $150,000 for the complete funding of the statewide implementation of the North Carolina Child Alert Notification system, which was subsequently converted to the North Carolina Amber Alert program in June 2003. - Physicians Pharmaceuticals has donated over 110,000 pounds (55 tons) of Revival Soy products to Feed The ChildrenFeed The ChildrenFeed The Children founded in 1979 is an international, non-profit relief organization guided by Christian values, whose stated mission is "providing hope and resources for those without life's essentials". In FY 2010, Feed The Children distributed more than 133 million pounds of food and other...
, an international, nonprofit, charitable organizationCharitable organizationA charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...
committed to making a difference in the fight against hunger. - A portion of all sales of Revival Soy products are donated to breast cancerBreast cancerBreast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...
support groupSupport groupIn a support group, members provide each other with various types of help, usually nonprofessional and nonmaterial, for a particular shared, usually burdensome, characteristic...
s including the Avon Foundation Breast Center at Johns Hopkins, Mother’s Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer, and the Peake Performance Hike for Breast Cancer. - Physicians Pharmaceuticals helped sponsor the second annual nationwide Walk From Obesity. This annual walk, sponsored by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, is a fund-raisingFundraisingFundraising or fund raising is the process of soliciting and gathering voluntary contributions as money or other resources, by requesting donations from individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies...
event designed to reduce disability, death and discrimination of people who are obese. - Physicians Pharmaceuticals donated 4,000 bars of Revival Soy to Operation Blessing, an international organizationInternational organizationAn intergovernmental organization, sometimes rendered as an international governmental organization and both abbreviated as IGO, is an organization composed primarily of sovereign states , or of other intergovernmental organizations...
that helps relieve human suffering by combating hunger and deprivation through the provision of food and basic necessities of life.
External links
- Revival Soy
- Journal of Medicine
- BizLife Magazine
- Entrepreneur Magazine
- U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Food Labeling: Health Claims; Soy Protein and Coronary Heart Disease. Federal Register: October 26, 1999, Volume 64, Number 6
- The Avon Foundation Breast Center at Johns Hopkins
- Feed the Children
- Mothers Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer
- Operation Blessing International
- Walk from Obesity