| Vegan Health News | November 3 2009 |
Soy Intake Decreases Risk of Hip Fractures
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In a new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, intake of soy products reduced the risk of hip factures as much as 36 percent among women who consumed more than the least amount of soy. All intakes above the least amount consumed, for example any amount greater than one-fourth cup tofu per day, averaged a 30 percent protective effect. The study was part of the Singapore Chinese Health Study and looked at more than 63,000 male and female adults.
Study/Research Reference: Koh WP, Wu AH, Wang R, et al. Gender-specific associations between soy and risk of hip fracture in the Singapore Chinese Health Study. Am J Epidemiol. 2009;170:901-909.
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Editor's Note: Yet another good reason to Go Vegan, give up cow's milk, drink soymilk instead, and be healthy!
