Soy protein improves tibial whole-bone and tissue-level biomechanical properties in ovariectomized and ovary-intact, low-fit female rats
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Hinton, Pamela S; Ortinau, Laura C; Dirkes, Rebecca K; Shaw, Emi L; Richard, Matthe W; Zidon, Terese Z; Britton, Steven L; Koch, Lauren G; Vieira-Potter, Victoria J
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Osteoporosis and related fractures, decreased physical activity, and metabolic dysfunction are serious health concerns for postmenopausal women. Soy protein might counter the negative effects of menopause on bone and metabolic health due to the additive or synergistic effects of its bioactive components.