Effects of Soy Protein and Isoflavones on Bone Markers and Hormones in Growing Male Rats

Choi, M.J.

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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