Switch to हिंदी

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

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

हिंदी
  • Fitness
    • Weight loss
    • Yoga
    • Diet
    • Healthy recipes
    • Weight training
    • Body-Mind-Soul
  • Beauty
    • Home remedies
    • Haircare
    • Hair loss
    • Skin care
    • Anti-ageing
    • Make-up
  • Diseases
    • Natural Remedies
    • Alternative medicine
    • Women’s Health
    • Stress
    • Symptoms A-Z
    • Health A-Z
    • Diseases A-Z
  • Love & Sex
    • Love and relationships
    • Sex Guide
    • Sex queries
    • Contraception
    • Sex positions
    • STDs
  • Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy week-by-week
    • Pregnancy Guide
    • Infertility
    • Conceiving
    • Labour & Delivery
  • Parenting
    • Baby Care
    • Breastfeeding
    • Children’s Health
    • Children’s Nutrition
  • News
  • Galleries
    • Fitness
    • Beauty
    • Health
    • Sex & Relationships
    • Pregnancy
  • Videos
    • Fitness
    • Beauty
    • Diseases
    • Sex & Relationships
    • Pregnancy
  • Desi Wisdom
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.

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.

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.

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.”

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
Disclaimer: TheHealthSite.com does not guarantee any specific results as a result of the procedures mentioned here and the results may vary from person to person. The topics in these pages including text, graphics, videos and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only and not to be substituted for professional medical advice.
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 ....

Related Stories

These health benefits of soybeans will impress you

These health benefits of soybeans will impress you

Diet drinks may up strokes in postmenopausal women, reveals study

Diet drinks may up strokes in postmenopausal women, reveals study

Positive personality traits can reduce diabetes risk in postmenopausal women: Study

Positive personality traits can reduce diabetes risk in postmenopausal women: Study

Know the health benefits of red wine

Know the health benefits of red wine

4  beauty benefits of soya bean

4 beauty benefits of soya bean

Health News in Hindi

एक ऐसा शब्द जो आपके रिश्ते को हमेशा रखता है मजबूत

एक ऐसा शब्द जो आपके रिश्ते को हमेशा रखता है मजबूत

अंडा मसालाः घर पर ऐसे बनाएं हेल्दी व टेस्टी एग मसाला

अंडा मसालाः घर पर ऐसे बनाएं हेल्दी व टेस्टी एग मसाला

सोने-जागने का समय बदलता रहता है तो बीमारियों से बचने के लिए करें यह एक्सरसाइज

सोने-जागने का समय बदलता रहता है तो बीमारियों से बचने के लिए करें यह एक्सरसाइज

औषधीय गुणों से भरपूर है नारियल तेल, जानें इसके सौंदर्य लाभ

औषधीय गुणों से भरपूर है नारियल तेल, जानें इसके सौंदर्य लाभ

दिमाग को बढ़ती उम्र में भी बेहतर रखना है तो करें सिर्फ एक काम

दिमाग को बढ़ती उम्र में भी बेहतर रखना है तो करें सिर्फ एक काम

Read All

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.

India Webportal Private Limited 135, Continental Building, Dr. Annie Basent Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400 018.

Useful Links

  • Shirodhara
  • Organ donation
  • Breastfeeding week
  • World Mosquito Day
  • Eye donation
  • Independence Day
  • World Population Day
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • DIY projects
  • World Hepatitis Day
  • Safety tips for monsoon
  • Acne
  • Liver health
  • Winter care
  • Cancer
  • Mental Health
  • Depression
  • First Aid
  • HIV AIDS
  • Swine Flu
  • Cough
  • Ayurveda
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Healthy eating
  • Desi Wisdom
  • Healthy Food
  • Healthy Home
  • Go Natural
  • Weight Loss Tips
  • Fitness Workouts
  • Heart Health
  • Quit Smoking
  • Celebrity Fitness
  • Flat Abs
  • Workplace Wellness

We respect your privacy

  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Author Profiles

Copyright © 2019 TheHealthSite