Effect of soy isoflavones on bone loss in postmenopausal women is minimal

A new study now indicates that the effect of incorporating soya isoflavones on bone density is minimal.

Previously, in a study lasting 6 months, Iowa State University researchers had indicated that consuming modest amounts of soy protein, rich in isoflavones, lessened lumbar spine bone loss in midlife, peri and post menopausal women.

The same researchers expanded the study to 3 years and found that this was not the case.

The new study calls into question the value of postmenopausal women consuming soy isoflavone tablets to help lessen bone loss and minimize the effect of osteoporosis.

Professor D. Lee Alekel, one of the researchers feels that when it comes to minimizing the consequences of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, we should take a more holistic approach. She says, "People, in general, would like an easy fix. We would all like soy isoflavones to be that magic pill, but this study has found that they are not."

Wise words I think and to be remembered whatever condition we are trying to heal.


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