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TruNature
Soy Isoflavones
Our Soy
Isoflavone is a standardized, concentrated herbal extract.
Soy Isoflavones are helpful as:
Control symptoms of menopause and perimenopause. When regularly
ingested, soy may reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes and other
menopausal difficulties. In one study, women who added 45 grams of soy flour
to their daily diet experienced a 40% reduction in hot flashes. The
isoflavones in soy are believed to be responsible for these effects.
Guard against osteoporosis. Soy isoflavones may aid women (and men) in
maintaining bone mineral density.
One study of postmenopausal women found
that consuming 40 grams of soy protein a day resulted in a significant
increase in bone mineral density in the spine, an area often weakened by
osteoporosis. If the spine is weak, stooped posture and myriad complications
may develop.
Counteract the effects of endometriosis. The phytoestrogens in soy
products may help to offset the action of the body's natural estrogen, which
is often responsible for instigating the monthly pain, heavy bleeding, and
other symptoms of endometriosis.
Protect against prostate problems. Eating soy products may protect
against enlargement of the male prostate gland. The size of the prostate
gland tends to increase with age, causing various types of urinary
difficulties, including frequent nighttime awakenings.
Prevent various cancers. Preliminary studies show that regular
consumption of soy foods or supplements may protect against hormone-related
cancers of the breast, prostate, and endometrium. According to one study,
women who ate the most soy products and other foods rich in phytoestrogens
reduced their risk of endometrial cancer by 54%.
Integrating soy products may be especially important for women who have
never been pregnant. One analysis found that women in this category who
consumed little, if any, soy--less than a quarter ounce in a given day, on
average--were at four times the risk for developing endometrial cancer. In
animal studies, adding soy protein to the diet significantly reduced tumor
formation and the likelihood that cancer, once developed, would spread. So
even though more research is needed on soy's cancer-fighting properties,
researchers are hopeful. They speculate that the isoflavone genistein may
block a protein called tyrosine kinase, which promotes the growth and
proliferation of tumor cells.
Reduce heart
disease risk. Heart-healthy actions have been attributed to isoflavone-rich
soy. In 1999 the Food and Drug Administration declared that soy foods can be
billed as products that reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering harmful
cholesterol. Specifically, soy products have been shown to lower LDL ("bad")
cholesterol and significantly increase HDL ("good") cholesterol
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