Soy diet may increase bone strength in women

Women undergoing menopause face serious health concerns including osteoporosis, decreased physical activity and weight gain.In a new animal study, researchers from the University of Missouri now have discovered that soy protein found in food might

Health News: Women undergoing menopause face serious health concerns including osteoporosis, decreased physical activity and weight gain.

In a new animal study, researchers from the University of Missouri now have discovered that soy protein found in food might counter the negative effects of menopause on bone and metabolic health.

Moreover, the researchers believe that soy protein might also have positive impacts on bone strength for women who have not yet reached menopause.

Professor of nutrition and exercise physiology, Pamela Hinton said, "The findings suggest that all women might see improved bone strength by adding some soy-based whole foods, such as tofu and soy milk, to their diet."

Hinton along with, co-author and associate professor of nutrition and exercise physiology, Victoria Vieira-Potter, studied the effects of soy versus corn-based diets on rats selectively bred to have low fitness levels.

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