Research conducted by the University of Hull examined the risk of bone loss in women consuming soy protein both alongside an isoflavone supplement and without. The six-month study showed that the overall rate of bone loss had notably slowed in those combining soy protein and isoflavone supplement. Scientists are also exploring indications that those who took a supplement also redued their risk of cardiovascular disease.
A report published by the European Food Safety Authority in Nov. 2015 states that there is no indication of harm on the health of peri- and post-menopausal women using isoflavones. "We found that soy proteins and isoflavones are a safe and effective
option for improving bone health in women during early menopause ... the
actions of soy appear to mimic conventional osteoporosis drugs ...
supplementing with isoflavones could lead to a significant decrease in
women diagnosed with osteoporosis"
Item in Lifespan Breaking News, Winter 2015.
