[Effects on health of soy in menopausic women].
Phystestrogens are organic compounds produced by a large variety of plants with protective function against the invasion of them by microorganisms. Phystestrogens, and among them isoflavones, have a great similarity with estradiol, principal endogenous estrogen. Those known most for their estrogenic activity are daidzeine and genisteine. Due to the existence of contradictory data on the effects of soy isoflavones on the most outstanding health disorders of menopause such as osteoporosis and hot flushes, and its ineffective role in the improvement of the lipid profile, it is recommendable to continue choosing hygienic-dietary and conventional drug treatments. However, we could introduce soy and soy derived products within a balanced, varied and adequate diet for these women.
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Instituto de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Facultad de Medicina, Unidad de Apoyo a la Investigación, Hospital Universitario Río Hortega, Valladolid, España. dadluis@yahoo.es
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Sagrado
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D050197:Atherosclerosis; D015519:Bone Density; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007529:Isoflavones; D008055:Lipids; D008593:Menopause; D010024:Osteoporosis; D048789:Phytoestrogens; D013025:Glycine max
D007529:Isoflavones; D008055:Lipids; D048789:Phytoestrogens