Soy Rich Diet May Help Ward Off Osteoporosis In Menopausal Women

A diet rich in soy protein and isoflavones can protect menopausal women from bone weakening and osteoporosis, says a new study. Osteoporosis is a common condition where bones become brittle and fragile from tissue loss, causing 9 million fractures worldwide every year. In women, bone loss occurs most quickly in the years immediately after menopause because they produce less of the sex hormone estrogen, which protects against bone loss. Soybean foods contain chemicals known as isoflavones ...