Two studies have revealed that soy may play an important role in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, a disease that can affect 24 million Americans.
Osteoporosis causes the loss of bone mass and strength.
It affects both men and women, but is primarily found in post-menopausal women. Dr. Arjmandi's latest study examined whether soy protein isolate would prevent or slow bone loss. Dr. Arjmandi noted that additional long-term studies are needed to further determine soy protein's effects on human health. Soy protein, which comes from the soybean, contains a compound called isoflavones. Isoflavones have been described as possessing biological properties that can affect many biological and physiological processes.