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Genistein

Soy isoflavone with bone benefits.

Bone HealthWomen's Health

Overview

Soy isoflavone with bone benefits.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      ERβ agonist; tyrosine kinase inhibitor.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Reduces bone loss

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · GI upset
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            54 mg

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            RCTAnn Intern Med · 2007

            Genistein for bone

            Marini H, et al.

            389 women

            Key findings

            Increased BMD vs placebo over 2 years.

            Open study
            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Genistein — Reduces bone loss

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Genistein — randomized controlled trial

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Genistein — meta-analysis

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Genistein — pharmacokinetics

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Genistein — safety adverse events

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Genistein — dose response

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

            Google Scholar: Genistein — clinical evidence

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