Isoflavones prevent bone loss following ovariectomy in young adult rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Soy protein, a rich source of phytoestrogens, exhibit estrogen-type bioactivity. The purpose of this study was to determine if ingestion of isoflavones before ovariectomy can prevent bone loss following ovariectomy. Twenty-four nulliparous Wistar rats were random...

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Main Authors: Chen Li-Ting, Tsuang Yang-Hwei, Chiang Chang-Jung, Wu Lien-Chen, Chiang Yueh-Feng, Chen Pei-Yu, Sun Jui-Sheng, Wang Chien-Che
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/3/1/12