Originally published September 26 2005
Soy may reduce risk of bone fractures in postmenopausal women, study suggests
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
According to All Headline News, postmenopausal women who consume diets rich in soy are less at risk from bone fractures, a study suggests, because soy contains isoflavones and phytoestrogens that can help prevent bone resorption and stimulate bone formation.
Nashville, TN (AHN) A study of nearly 25,000 women suggests a diet rich in soy can protect postmenopausal females against bone fractures, particularly in the early years after menopause.
Researchers found those who ate the most soy had almost half the risk of a fracture as women who ate little or no soy.
The protective effect of soy consumption proved true even when researchers controlled for major osteoporotic fracture risk factors, and for other dietary elements such as calcium, non-soy proteins, fruits, and vegetables.
The authors of the study say soy contains isoflavones and phytoestrogens, which both help to prevent bone resorption and stimulate bone formation.
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