bone mass loss is one of the commonest menopause symptoms, resulting from cessation of estrogen production. compounds which have estrogen – like biological activity similar to “isoflavones” present in plants especially soy, may reduce bone loss in postmenopausal women, because as they are similar in structure to estrogens. this study, therefore, was undertaken to assess the effect of soy protei...

osteoporosis is a major public health problem in iran. bone densitometry is used to diagnose osteopenia and osteoporosis and if necessary, prevent bone fractures, especially that of femoral neck. bone density is related to several factors including race, age, sex, environmental factors and nutrition. no comprehensive study has been performed in iran, yet. among the 10 to 75 year-old population ...

Bone marrow adipose tissue (MAT) is a unique fat depot located in proximity to bone surfaces and exerts regulatory functions the skeleton. Recent studies have demonstrated that MAT responds changes whole-body energy metabolism, such as obesity anorexia nervosa, where expands, resulting deleterious effects on Interestingly, shares properties with both brown white tissues but exhibits distinct fe...