It causes more deaths than cancer, strokes, infections and accidents combined. In the USA 487 men and 232 women per 100,000 persons die of heart disease. Researchers have isolated compounds in soya which directly prevent heart disease by altering blood lipid profiles. The effect on blood cholesterol of soya is approximately equivalent to that of Premarin. Soya and Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a major concern in the western world.
Asian women experience a significantly lower rate of fractures.
If approved, this claim would be permitted for foods containing at least 6.25g of soy protein per serving. The daily consumption of 90 mg seemed to result in an even larger positive effect on bone heath than a daily dosage of 55mg. One of the synthetic isoflavones called ipraflavone is approved for the treatment of osteoporosis in Europe and Japan. It is available as a food supplement in Canada. There are many factors in osteoporosis.