Soy and Neurobehavioral effects

Posted by Chantel M. Contributed by US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health

In the study of Neurobehavioral effects of dietary soy phytoestrogens, posted in PudMed, showed that
consumption of dietary phytoestrogens resulting in very high plasma isoflavone levels (in many cases over a relatively short interval of consumption in adulthood) can significantly alter sexually dimorphic brain regions, anxiety, learning and memory. The findings of these studies identify the biological actions of phytoestrogens, specifically isoflavones and their metabolites, found in animal soy-containing diets on brain and behavior and implicate the importance of phytoestrogens given the recognized significance of estrogens in brain and neural disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, especially in women.

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Soy and hormonal action and brain plasticity.

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In the review of the use of phytoestrogens (isoflavones) as 'natural' remedies has gained prominence. Isoflavones are estrogen mimics that bind estrogen receptors and act like natural selective estrogen receptors modulators, posted in PubMed, indicated that altering the isoflavone content within diet significantly affects both the sexually dimorphic nucleus of the preoptic area (a structure that is larger in males than in females) and the anteroventral periventricular nucleus (a structure that is larger in females than in males). Specifically, when animals were switched from phytoestrogen-rich to a phytoestrogen-free diet the volume of the sexually dimorphic nucleus of the preoptic area was decreased in males (no alterations were detected in females). Conversely, when the anteroventral periventricular nucleus was examined, volume changes were recorded in males and females opposite to the patterns observed for the sexually dimorphic nucleus of the preoptic area. Given the practical limitations of examining the effects of dietary phytoestrogens in the human brain, it is important to establish comparative data sets to elucidate phytoestrogen's hormone action and potentially its beneficial brain health effects.

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Weight loss without losing muscle mass

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In the study of Weight loss without losing muscle mass in pre-obese and obese subjects induced by a high-soy-protein diet, posted in PubMed, researchers found that In all, 83 subjects completed the 6-months study. BMI dropped highly significantly in all groups (LE-G: -2.2+/-1.43 kg/m(2); SD-G: -3.1+/-1.29 kg/m(2); SD/PA-G: -3.0+/-1.29 kg/m(2)). Subjects in the SD-G and in the SD/PA-G lost more weight during the 6-months study (-8.9+/-3.9; -8.9+/-3.9 kg) than did those in the LE-G (-6.2+/-4.2 kg), and had a greater decrease in fat mass (-8.8+/-4.27; -9.4+/-4.54 kg) than those in the LE-G (-6.6+/-4.59 kg). In contrast, no significant intraindividual or between-group changes in the fat-free mass were seen. In all groups, metabolic parameters showed an improvement in glycemic control and lipid profile and suggested that a high-soy-protein and low-fat diet can improve the body composition in overweight and obese people, losing fat but preserving muscle mass.

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Soy isoflavones and exercise to improve physical capacity

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In the investigation of Soy isoflavones and exercise to improve physical capacity in postmenopausal women, posted in PubMed, researchers found that after 6 months of training, exercise produced 49% and 23% increases, respectively, in leg press and bench press 1RM (p ≤0.01). Leg relative strength and muscle quality increased by more than 50% (both p <0.01), while muscle mass index increased by 7% (p <0.05) in both exercise groups only. Conclusion Exercise training can improve muscle tissue strength, function and quality in sedentary postmenopausal women. Isoflavones, irrespective of exercise, did not produce changes in these variables. From a clinical perspective, these results suggest that overweight women could reduce the risks of mobility impairments, even in the absence of weight loss, by following a sound exercise intervention that includes both resistance and aerobic training at a high intensity.

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Easy Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

By Brandy Summers

Tangy, sweet flavorful chicken is so easy to make and it goes great with rice.
1 ( 3 pound) whole chicken, cut in half
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
Rinse chicken halves, and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken, cut side down, in a 9x13-inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, soy sauce, grated ginger and garlic. Mix well. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake chicken, uncovered, for 1 hour, basting frequently. Test for doneness, making sure there is no pink left in the meat. Let cool slightly, then cut into smaller pieces to serve.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
You don't have to take a trip to the islands in order to enjoy this spicy Jamaican treat. This recipe features jalapeno peppers, fresh ginger and soy sauce.
1/2 green onion, minced
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno peppers
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 ( 2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
Directions
In a bowl, combine green onions, orange juice, ginger, hot pepper, lemon or lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, allspice, cinnamon and cloves. Add chicken, and marinate for 8 hours.
Prepare barbecue, medium heat. Cook chicken, and drizzle with left over marinade that has been boiled for 2 to 3 minutes.
Savory Chicken Marsala
The addition of Marsala wine makes this chicken extra special.
1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves , pounded 1/4-inch thick
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup Marsala wine
1/4 cup cooking sherry
Directions
In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture.
In a large skillet, melt butter in oil over medium heat. Place chicken in the pan and lightly brown. Turn over chicken pieces and add mushrooms. Pour in wine and sherry.
Cover skillet; simmer chicken 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

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Soy isoflavone equol and Acute colitis

 Posted by Chantel M. Contributed by US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health

In the study of Soy isoflavone equol perpetuates dextran sulfate sodium-induced acute colitis in mice, posted in PubMed, researchers indicated that Equol severely perpetrated dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis as evaluated by the weight loss. Production of the anti-inflammatory cytokine, IL-10, from T cells was decreased in the equol-treated mice. The results show that the soy isoflavone, equol, played an important role in the inflammatory response in the gastrointestinal tract.


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Novel soy protein wound dressings with controlled antibiotic release

 Posted by Chantel M. Contributed by US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health

In the observation of Novel soy protein wound dressings with controlled antibiotic release: mechanical and physical properties, posted in PubMed, researchers suggested that the gentamicin release profile exhibited a moderate burst effect followed by a decreasing release rate which was maintained for at least 4 weeks. Diffusion was the dominant release mechanism of gentamicin from cross-linked SPI films. Appropriate selection of the process parameters yielded SPI wound dressings with the desired mechanical and physical properties and drug release behavior to protect against bacterial infection. These unique structures are thus potentially useful as burn and ulcer dressings.


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