Osteoporosis is characterised by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue leading to fragile bones and an increased susceptibility to fractures, particularly of the hip, spine and wrist.

Women are four times as likely as men to develop osteoporosis. One out of two women and one in eight men will have an osteoporosis related fracture at some time in their life.

Researchers have investigated and concluded that the potential effects of Soy protein on the cells are responsible for bone remodeling - osteoblasts, which form bone.

Soy protein with naturally occurring isoflavones has favourable effects on bone mineral density.

Soy Protein and Menopausal Symptoms

Menopause is a universal stage of life for all women. There are differences in symptoms experienced by many Asian and Western women at menopause.

It has been found that soy is more effective in preventing than alleviating hot flashes.

The North American Menopause Society in 2000 recommended that 40 - 80mg of isoflavones daily may help relieve menopausal symptoms. Soy is the healthy alternative to taking hormone replacement therapy and reduces the risk of breast cancer.


Soy Protein and Cancer

During the past several years, there has been much enthusiasm for the role soy may play in reducing risk of several types of cancer, particularly prostrate cancer in men and breast cancer in women.

Several lines of evidence suggest Soy and in particular isoflavones may help to reduce these risks. Daily consumption of Soymilk and Tofu respectively is associated with marked reduction (40- 65%) in risk.

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