Soy Isoflavone Intake Increases Bone Mineral Density in Post Menopausal Women

Osteoporosis, a decrease in the density of the bones leading to susceptibility to fracture, is very common among post-menopausal Caucasian women. Since before menopause, estrogen levels are higher, estrogen replacement therapy is sometimes prescribed for post-menopausal women at risk for osteoporosis who want to minimize bone mineral loss. However, the effects of estrogen on the body are complex, so estrogen replacement comes at a price, including increased risk for heart disease and breast cancer.

The ten studies included in the meta-analysis examined soy protein intake over a period of six months or more in peri or post-menopausal women. Results were reported using changes in spine bone mineral density (SBMD) and spine bone mineral content (SBMC) from baseline.

Intake of isoflavones significantly increased SBMD by 20.6 mg/cm2.

View details on this soy isoflavone bone mineral density study.

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