By Ye Yan-bin et al, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China, 2003 Hot flashes, sweating, headaches and insomnia commonly occur in perimenopausal women as a result of estrogen deficiency. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has shown efficacy in reducing these symptoms, but possible contraindications and undesirable side effects lead many women to search for alternatives. In this [...]
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The right composition: US study documents safety and efficacy of SoyLife® from Frutarom for osteoporosis prevention
Isoflavones are well known for their ability to treat postmenopausal symptoms, especially in the prevention of osteoporosis. Manufacturers who want to create supplements with a bone health indication can choose from a wide variety of different isoflavone substances, but there are huge differences between the individual ingredients – a fact that is less well known. [...]
European Patent Office Upholds Isoflavone Patent
The European Patent Office (EPO) has concluded to uphold the validity of the main application patent for the use of isoflavones in consumer products. This patent is part of a series of Intellectual Properties (IPs) related to isoflavones that covers the use of isoflavones for major health indications. Health ingredients manufacturer Frutarom, with headquarters in [...]
Soy Germ Isoflavones Found to Be Safe
Summary: Focusing on the effects of soy isoflavones on osteoporosis prevention, the major secondary outcome measured in the OPUS study was safety . No increased risk was observed for breast cancer or endometrial cancer due to supplementation. The Osteoporosis Prevention Using Soy (OPUS) intervention study, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), has [...]
Soy forms win patent approval
Israeli supplier, Frutarom, has had a patent validated by the European Patent Office (EPO) for the soy isoflavone forms, genistein and daidzein. The patent allows for products containing between 20 and 200mg of the isoflavones that are typically used to mediate menopausal conditions such as rashes and hot flushes as well as premenstrual syndrome. Frutarom [...]
SoyLife 40% for menopausal symptoms and bone health
Isoflavones are related to health benefits such as relief of menopausal symptoms, PMS, bone health, and heart health. Soy isoflavones are characterized by a molecular structure quite similar to that of estrogens, but without being mammalian hormones with all their undesired side-effects. They are therefore believed to play an important role in supporting health during [...]
Soy germ isoflavenes found to be safe
Long-term clinical study delivers convincing results on the safety of soy hypocotyl isoflavones in menopausal women. Wädenswil/Switzerland, February 2011 The Osteoporosis Prevention Using Soy (OPUS) intervention study, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), has confirmed that regular supplementation with soy hypocotyl isoflavones over long periods does not cause adverse effects. It can [...]
Soy germ isoflavones: proven safety
Abstract: A long-term study shows that soy isoflavones hypocotyl for women in the Menopause are safe. Frutarom is relieved. Title: alimentaonline.ch Issue: 11 February 2011 Country: United States Page: online publication Circulation: On behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducting the OPUS (Osteoporosis Prevention Using Soy) intervention study, results showed that regular [...]
Natural bone health support for the best years: Results of recent studies point to SoyLife soy-germ isoflavones as an effective ingredient for bone health in postmenopausal women
Well-integrated in the traditional Asian diet and proven in numerous scientific studies, soy is not only believed to provide relief from postmenopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, but also to deliver a long-term solution for osteoporosis prevention. Soyderived isoflavones such as SoyLife® from health ingredients supplier Frutarom have similar effects as pure soy, but can [...]
