The potential contribution of soy isoflavones in the health of menopausal women, revealing the avenues for soy food manufacturing industry

Most of the women above the age of 45years are experiencing the consequences of natural menopause. Menopausal women simultaneously face the challenge of menopausal symptoms plus the risk associated with non-communicable diseases. Cardiovascular diseases and steoporosis are abundant. Natural remedies are sought widely for this condition rejecting hormone replacement therapy blaming the risks associated. The intake of soybean isoflavones is the best choice as the natural treatment strategy for both symptom relief and disease prevention. This review focused on general information about soy isoflavones, their impact on menopausal health, isoflavone contents in different soy food, and their manufacturing suggestions. Founded in the literature evidence, soy food and isoflavones are satisfactorily effective and secure for menopausal health