Investigating the optimal soy protein and isoflavone intakes for women: a perspective.

摘要: Traditional soyfoods have been consumed for centuries throughout much of East Asia and, recently, these foods also become popular in the West. Soyfoods and specific soybean components, such as protein isoflavones, attracted attention their possible health benefits. Isoflavones are classified phytoestrogens postulated to be natural alternatives hormone therapy menopausal women. To provide guidance on optimal soy intake, this article evaluates Asian consumption both clinical epidemiologic studies that examined relationship between intake a variety outcomes. On basis data standard principles dietary practice author suggests isoflavone intakes 15–20 g/day 50–90 mg/day, respectively. In addition, an 25 can specifically used recommendation cholesterol reduction.