Switch to हिंदी

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

हिंदी
  • Health A-Z
  • Home Remedies
  • Diseases
    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Cancer
    • Heart Attack
    • Pneumonia
    • Diseases A-Z
  • Diet & Fitness
    • Weight Management
    • Exercise & Body Building
    • Diet & Recipes
    • Yoga
  • Coronavirus
  • News
  • Pregnancy
    • Conceiving
    • Infertility
    • Labour & Delivery
    • Pregnancy week-by-week
    • Breastfeeding
    • Baby Names
  • Beauty
    • Skin
    • Hair
    • Grooming
  • Photos
  • Videos
Home / Health News / Diet rich in soya can improve bone health in women, says study

Diet rich in soya can improve bone health in women, says study

Researchers say soy can help to curb negative effects of menopause and improve metabolic health.

By: Debjani Arora   | | Published: August 18, 2018 1:25 pm
Tags: Menopause  osteoporosis in women  Post menopausal women  Soy  Soya  
DC-late-menopause-THS
Healthy diet and exercise can be beneficial for post-menopausal women. © Shutterstock

Pre-menopause women have the advantage of estrogen which protects them from various health crises and keep their skeletal health in great shape. In other words, estrogen keeps their bones strong. But post menopause most women suffer from deteriorating bone health as the estrogen levels hit a low. This is why diet becomes a crucial pillar of health for menopausal women. Eating foods that are rich in protein and estrogen (many plant based foods have phytoestrogen which is converted into estrogen after metabolism) does women a great deal of good and boosts overall health. We have always know that soya is a protein rich food that is high in phytoestrogen and makes for a good food choice for women post menopause, scientist now just confirmed it. A recent study said that a diet rich in soy protein may help curb the negative effects of menopause and strengthen a woman’s bone and metabolic health. Also Read - Plant-based diet reduces death risk in postmenopausal women

However the effects of soya are not just limited to menopausal women it can improve bone density of women of all ages. The study was conducted by researchers of the University of Missouri in Columbia. Osteoporosis is common in women post menopause which makes the bones brittle and porous. Also Read - Menopause may increase forgetfulness, lack of attention



This study was conducted on rats by the researchers. Two groups of rats were assigned for the study. One group of rats were fed a soy-based diet and the other a corn-based diet of equal calories for 30 days. The researchers then found that the bones (in the limbs) of soy-fed rats were stronger than the bones of the rats that were fed a corn-based diet. The blood samples, bone strength test and body composition assessment confirmed the bone strength alterations. Lead author of the study Pamela Hinton said the study showed that women might improve bone strength by adding some soy-based whole foods to their diet. Soy proteins such as foods found in vegetarian diets, could help strengthen bones. “Bottom line, this study showed that women might improve bone strength by adding some soy-based whole foods to their diet,” Hinton said. “Our findings suggest that women don’t even need to eat as much soy as is found in typical Asian diets, but adding some tofu or other soy, for example, foods found in vegetarian diets, could help strengthen bones.” Also Read - Early menopause ups your risk of osteoporosis by almost 56 per cent: How to deal with it

The study used rats that were selectively bred to have low fitness levels. Rats were then divided into groups of those with and without ovaries to confirm that women can benefits from soy-based diets.

Image source: Shutterstock 

Published : August 18, 2018 1:25 pm
Read Disclaimer

Your eye health can be a precursor for Parkinson’s disease

Your eye health can be a precursor for Parkinson’s disease

Whooping cough: Eat these foods to boost your immunity

Whooping cough: Eat these foods to boost your immunity

Please Wait. Article Loading ....

Coronavirus Updates

Coronavirus Updates

Stay Informed, Be Safe

  • Common people in Delhi to get free COVID-19 vaccines in 3rd phase of immunization
  • Health official tests COVID-19 positive days after receiving 2nd vaccine shot in Gujarat
  • CoWIN registration not a must for healthcare workers, front line warriors to get the COVID-19 vaccine
  • This monoclonal antibody 'cocktail' may block COVID variants: Study
  • 85-year-old Dalai Lama gets first dose of COVID vaccine

Health Calculators

BMI Calculator
bmi Calculator
Ideal Body Weight
ideal body weight
Daily Calorie Intake
Daily calorie intake
Calories Burned
calories burned

Related Stories

7 reasons why you should include tempeh in your diet

7 reasons why you should include tempeh in your diet

Plant-based diet reduces death risk in postmenopausal women

Plant-based diet reduces death risk in postmenopausal women

Male menopause or Andropause: Tips to manage this condition naturally

Male menopause or Andropause: Tips to manage this condition naturally

Menopause may increase forgetfulness, lack of attention

Menopause may increase forgetfulness, lack of attention

Early menopause ups your risk of osteoporosis by almost 56 per cent: How to deal with it

Early menopause ups your risk of osteoporosis by almost 56 per cent: How to deal with it

Health News in Hindi

दिन में 2 बार इस 1 योगासन को करने से होती है फुल बॉडी डिटॉक्स, जानें शरीर को मिलने वाले 3 फायदे

“Covishield की 2 डोज में 12 हफ्तों का गैप होगा तो वैक्‍सीन ज्‍यादा असर करेगी” पढ़‍िए पूरी रिसर्च

एसिड से भरे ये 5 फल घिस देते हैं आपकी हड्डियां, खाने से होते हैं शरीर को ये 2 नुकसान भी

Stale Rice Benefits: वजन कम करना है तो खाएं बासी चावल, सेहत को होंगे ये 4 बड़े फायदे

3 से 5 रुपये में मिलने वाली इन 4 चीजों से हटाएं चेहरे के तिल, जानें तिल को हटाने का सबसे सस्ता तरीका

Read All

Recent Posts

  • Common people in Delhi to get free COVID-19 vaccines in 3rd phase of immunization
  • Health official tests COVID-19 positive days after receiving 2nd vaccine shot in Gujarat
  • CoWIN registration not a must for healthcare workers, front line warriors to get the COVID-19 vaccine
  • How to eat pulses to get the maximum nutritional benefits: Rujuta Diwekar suggest 3 rules
  • Vegan diet may lead to poorer bone health: Boost your calcium and protein intake with these foods

About The health Site

TheHealthSite.com is India's largest health site with more than 40 lakh unique visitors per month. We focus on fitness, beauty, health, pregnancy and more.

Most popular health and wellness website in India in 2012 at the Website of the year awards.

health@corp.india.com
+91 – 22 – 6697 1234
Landline Phone number 91 – 22 – 2490 0302.

ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LTD, 18th floor, A-Wing, Marathon Futurex, N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013.

Useful Links

  • Weight Loss
  • Keto Diet Tips
  • Skin Care Tips
  • Intermittent Fasting
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Ashwagandha
  • Cancer
  • Pneumonia
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dengue
  • Typhoid
  • Tuberculosis
  • Chickenpox
  • Chikungunya
  • Depression
  • Hepatitis
  • Diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Swine Flu
  • Baby Names
  • Cough and cold
  • Heart Attack
  • Breast Cancer
  • Ebola Virus
  • Dengue
  • Malaria
  • International Yoga Day
  • Hypotension
  • Heart Failure
  • Asthma
  • Brain Tumour
  • Celebrity Fitness
  • Goitre
  • HIV/AIDS

We respect your privacy

  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Author Profiles

Copyright © 2021 Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. All rights reserved.