Consuming soy milk and tofu could cut down the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Monday, June 29, 2009, 19:48
- Diet and nutrition
- 115 views
- Add a comment
Advertisement
Sydney, IANS Consuming soy milk and tofu could cut down the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
COPD, which develops as a result of smoking, can cause coughing that produces large amounts of mucus (a slimy substance), wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms.
The study was led by Curtin University of Technology’s (CUT) Andy Lee and his colleagues from Curtin’s Health Innovation Research Institute (CHIRI) and representatives from four Japanese hospitals.
Lee, a professor, said the research, conducted in Japan, found that people who consumed more than 75 grams of soy products daily had the most health benefits.
“We also found that people who consumed at least 50 grams of soy products per day reduced their risk of developing COPD and respiratory symptoms,” he said.
Lee warned that although the research found that soy consumption could reduce the risk of COPD, it did not mean smokers should continue with the habit.
“Our research showed that long-term soy consumption was associated with improved lung function and a reduction in the risk of COPD, said a CUT release.
The soy food products looked at in the study included tofu, natto, bean sprouts and soy milk.
These results were published on Monday in Respiratory Research.
Related posts:
- diabetes Beware young adults are setting the stage for chronic disease in middle age by not being physically active and fit. Unfit? Beware of diabetes! Men and women between 18...
- Milk may help fight cancer, according to a group of researchers at Flinders University in Adelaide.,Milk may help fight cancer Milk may help fight cancer Milk may help fight...
- The proportion of low-income and low-education patients at risk for death or disease like stroke London, (IANS) Suffering a stroke can have a devastating impact...
- risk of heart disease hear attack stroke read more real stories and note the important facts Niacin may lower the risk of heart disease "Researchers may...
- Breakfast key to cancer risk Hot Tea Can Increase The Risk Of Throat Cancer Drinking Very Hot Tea Can Increase The Risk Of Throat...
Related posts brought to you by.
About the Author
Live Dr has written 399 stories on this site.
Write a Comment
Gravatars are small images that can show your personality. You can get your gravatar for free today!
Loading ...