Effects of Soy Protein and Isoflavones on Bone Markers and Hormones in Growing Male Rats
2003
Choi, M.J. (Keimyung University, Daegu, Republic of Korea)
Soybean is a rich source of isoflavones such as genistein and daidzein. Soy isoflavones have both weak estrogen and anti-estrogenic effects and are structurally similar to tamoxifen, an agent that has an effect similar to that of estrogen in terms of reducing postmenopausal bone loss.
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