| Although cardiovascular
disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death among women
around the world, many of them fear breast cancer the
most and believe it to be their number one health concern.
Bone health is also a major health concern for women who
have reached menopause. Additionally, one of the primary
reasons perimenopausal and early postmenopausal women
seek medical attention is for relief of many of the symptoms
associated with menopause, including hot flushes.
As more women turn 50, they are looking for non-pharmacologic
answers to their health concerns. Learn how soy provides
benefits to help prevent or manage chronic disease.
Soy Protein and Cardiovascular
Disease
Considerable evidence supports a role for soy protein
in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, the
number one killer of adults.
Soy Protein
and Menopause
Research has shown that Asian women who consume large
amounts of soy have fewer menopausal symptoms and less
osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease than women in
the West.
Soy Protein
and Bone Health
Good bone health throughout life helps prevent osteoporosis
- a major cause of disability in later years. Research
suggests that consuming soy protein may help protect
bones from becoming weak and brittle as you age.
Soy Protein and
Cancer
Although heart disease kills more people, many individuals
are more afraid of cancer. Epidemiological (population)
studies suggest that soy protein may have a role in
reducing the risk of certain cancers.
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