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Soy May Strengthen Bones of Premenopausal WomenThe findings of two studies with monkeys suggest these benefits may be the result of the natural plant estrogens in soy in conjunction with estrogen in the women's bodies. That's why this combination would be especially effective in women who haven't yet reached menopause, the researchers said. The first study found that monkeys that were fed a soy-based diet had improved cholesterol levels compared to monkeys that ate a milk and animal protein diet. This improvement in cholesterol was most obvious in monkeys with the greatest risk for heart disease. "Studies have shown that heart vessel disease, or atherosclerosis, begins in the 30s and 40s in women," study author Joy Kaplan said in a prepared statement. Read entire article... |
