Bone Density Increased, Bone Density, Low, Soy Isoflavone Effect
Conditions
Brief summary
Low bone mineral density (BMD) has recently increased among young women. Soy Isoflavone as a food supplement, has been found to have potent effect on bone health in postmenopausal women. However, the effect of soy isoflavone on pre-menopausal is not well understood. This research is done to examine the effect of soy isoflavones on BMD among young university female students.
Interventions
Participants received 60 mg of soy-isoflavone supplement per day.
Sponsors
Study design
Intervention model description
Pre-post Quasi experimental study design.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* female * University students * aged between 18-25 years
Exclusion criteria
* Study participants who use medications and suffer from diseases that may interfere or effect on BMD, use calcium and vitamin D supplements and who suffer from glucose 6 phosphate deficiency (G6PD) were excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bone Mineral Density (BMD) | 4 weeks |
Countries
Saudi Arabia