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Considering soy: its estrogenic effects may protect women.

Lindsay SH, Claywell LG.

Maternal-Newborn Nursing at Deaconess College of Nursing in St. Louis, MO, USA.

Recent research demonstrates that consuming soy is beneficial for women-but how much and from what foods are still undetermined. This article looks at the broad range of research relating to women's health and soy consumption and makes recommendations for including soy in a woman's daily diet. Additionally, it's important for practitioners to be aware of the potential benefits of soy as many of their patients will be asking about alternative therapies for hormone replacement therapy, such as soy consumption.