Effects of Soy on Health Outcomes

Soy products, including both protein & isoflavones, have been touted for a number of clinical benefits related to a putative estrogen-like effect. This study conducted a systematic review to describe the range of soy products & outcomes that have been studied, to summarize the effects of soy consumption to prevent a wide variety of medical conditions in healthy adults, & to summarize adverse events related to soy consumption. However, a large proportion of the studies suffer from poor reporting or study design, limiting conclusions. Hence many questions remain as to whether specific soy products in adequate doses may be of benefit in specific populations. Further, well-conducted studies are needed. Illustrations.Balk, Ethan is the author of 'Effects of Soy on Health Outcomes', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422306475 and ISBN 142230647X.