Women who consume soy protein found in foods such as tofu and soy milk might be able to counter the negative effects of menopause on bone and metabolic health, a study suggests.
The study done on rats showed that those fed with soy had stronger tibia bones, which is an important part of both the knee joint and ankle joint.
For postmenopausal women osteoporosis, decreased physical activity and weight gain are serious health concerns.
Soy protein might have positive impacts on bone strength for women who have not yet reached menopause, the researchers said.