Today, we added Soy to our Herb Guide. It looks at traditional uses as an herbal remedy, side-effects, research and resources.
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by Dr. Leo Galland
High intake of soy foods among men is associated with a decreased risk of prostate cancer according to research studies. In laboratory experiments components of soy called isoflavones have shown the potential to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells.
by Dr. Leo Galland
A research study just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that women taking 120 milligrams per day of soy isoflavones as a dietary supplement lost less bone density at the hip over a three year period than did women receiving placebo. The researchers describe the effect as “modest”. The study was done by the Nutrition and Wellness Research Center at Iowa State University
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