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Soy Foods Are Associated with Lower Sperm Concentrations
Men who eat an average of half a serving of soy food a day have lower concentrations of sperm than men who do not eat soy foods, according to research published online in Europe's leading reproductive medicine journal, Human Reproduction.
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Nutritional value of tofu
Tofu is rich in protein, unsaturated fat, and a good source of calcium, iron, phytoestrogens. The protein in tofu or soybean is complete with all the amino acids, which makes soybean products comparable to animal protein.
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Estrogen therapy helps or hurts the brain depending on reproductive status
Estrogen therapy may limit stroke damage if started close to, but not long after reproductive cycles are over, according to a new animal study.
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Isoflavones, Estrogen Therapy Use and Breast Cancer Risk
A review of studies on soy isoflavones, estrogen therapy use and breast cancer risk suggests that there is no evident link between isoflavones and breast cancer risk in heathy women. Nor do soy isoflavones have significant effect on breast cancer patients not undergoing any treatment.
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Phytoestrogens May Play a Role in Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women
Ovarian hormone deficiency is a major risk factor for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is one of the treatments used to alleviate postmenopausal symptoms; to lower the risk for coronary heart disease and perhaps it could be the most effective treatment for osteoporosis, since it has been demonstrated to both reduce the rate of bone loss and risk of fracture.
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