Effects of Soy on Health Outcomes: Summary
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The aims of this evidence report are to summarize the current evidence on the health effects of soy and its isoflavones on the following: cardiovascular diseases, menopausal symptoms, endocrine function, cancer, bone health, reproductive health, kidney diseases, cognitive function, and glucose metabolism. In addition, safety issues and drug interactions of using soy and its isoflavones, as reported in the literature, are summarized. This report also summarizes the formulations of soy products and/or soy food used in clinical trials. The report was requested and funded by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) and the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and was conducted through the Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) program at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
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