Soy Women’s Health
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چکیده
Traditional soyfoods such as tofu and miso have been widely used in many East Asian countries for centuries. They have also been consumed by health-conscious individuals in Western countries for several decades. In recent years, because of purported health benefits, increased numbers of Westerners have decided to incorporate soy into their diets. Soyfoods hold particular appeal for postmenopausal women because they are uniquely rich sources of isoflavones, one type of phytoestrogen.
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