Soy Protein and Lymphocyte Counts in Postmenopausal Women
Author Information
Author(s): Soung Do Y, Patade Anagha, Khalil Dania A, Lucas Edralin A, Devareddy Latha, Greaves Kathryn A, Arjmandi Bahram H
Primary Institution: Florida State University
Hypothesis
Moderate intake of soy products containing isoflavones by postmenopausal women may positively modulate monocyte and lymphocyte counts.
Conclusion
Consumption of 25 g soy protein containing 60 mg isoflavones daily for one year does not cause lymphocytopenia.
Supporting Evidence
- The study involved 87 postmenopausal women.
- Blood samples were analyzed for various hematological parameters.
- No significant differences in lymphocyte counts were observed between the soy and control groups.
Takeaway
This study found that eating soy protein doesn't lower certain blood cell counts in older women.
Methodology
Eighty-seven postmenopausal women were randomly assigned to receive either soy protein or control protein for one year, with blood samples taken for analysis.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported compliance and dietary intake.
Limitations
Only 62 out of 87 participants completed the study, which may affect the results.
Participant Demographics
Postmenopausal women aged 65 years or younger, not on hormone replacement therapy.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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