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Soy's Encouraging Role in Prostate Cancer Prevention
Much of the discussion over the past decade about potential health benefits of soy has centered on women’s health issues – breast cancer, bone health, and menopausal symptoms. Disappointing results from the Women’s Health Initiative, which raise questions about the wisdom of using conventional hormone replacement therapy long term, serve to further highlight this particular focus. Read more
Prostate Cancer
In vitro and animal data suggest that isoflavones and soyfoods reduce the risk of prostate cancer although relatively little epidemiologic data in this area has been conducted (see “Soy’s Encouraging Role in Prostate Cancer Prevention”). Read more
Sexual Function Normal in Men Consuming Soy
Although consumption of soy isoflavones has been shown to exert beneficial effects on bone, brain, prostate and cardiovascular health1, concerns have been raised that consumption of these dietary estrogens might cause abnormalities in sexual differentiation... Read more
Top Ten Soyfoods for Men
Have a soy barbecue. There is a great variety of soy products on the market; add some favorites to your next barbecue. Try veggie burgers, soy hot dogs, soy sausages and even soy ribs. Read more
Cornhuskers Flex Muscles with Soy
The Nebraska Cornhuskers consume soy products to improve athletic performance, said James Harris III, coordinator of sports nutrition for the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. For the past two years soy has powered what is widely considered to be the top strength program in the country. Read more
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• Soy and Cancer Prevention
• Prostate Cancer • Soy and Normal Sexual Function • Top 10 Soyfoods for Men • Cornhuskers Flex Muscles with So |
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