Soy May Strengthen Women's Bones

Soy may help older women reduce their risk of bone fractures, a new study finds.

"We found that soy food consumption was associated with a significantly lower risk of fracture, particularly among women in the early years following menopause," conclude researchers at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn.

Soy contains isoflavones -- natural, plant-based estrogen-like compounds that experts believe might help strengthen bones.

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