Beneficial Glycemic (Blood Sugar) Control Effects of Soy Isoflavones
OBJECTIVE. This study was conducted to examine the effects of soy isoflavones on blood glucose, insulin, and lipid profiles. The investigators hypothesized that soy isoflavones would beneficially alter these endpoints.
STUDY DESIGN. Study subjects were postmenopausal women between 48 75 years of age. Participants received 100 milligrams of soy isoflavones for 6 months.
RESULTS. The results of this study demonstrated that isoflavones have beneficial effects on blood sugar control. A significant decline in blood glucose over time was observed. Blood insulin favorably changed too.
CONCLUSION. The data from this study demonstrated that soy isoflavones induced a beneficial effect on blood glucose and insulin concentrations.
REFERENCE: Cheng S-Y, Shaw N-S, Tsai K-S, Chen C-Y. The hypoglycemic effects of soy isoflavones on postmenopausal women. Journal of Women¹s Health 2004; 13:1080-1086.
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