The prevention of osteoporosis by nutritional phytoestrogens

Objective

Is flavones, a subgroup of phytoestrogens mainly contained in soy and soy products, are widely held to have beneficial properties, but the evidence to date is only anecdotal. This proposal addresses the potential role of natural phytoestrogens in osteoporosis prevention among postmenopausal women living in Europe. A one-year large-scale, rnulticentre, randomised, controlled, intervention trial will be conducted in three European countries using specially-designed isoflavone-enriched foods, combined with rigorous assessments of the changes in bone metabolism. Acceptability of these foods among the target population (women 45 years of age and older) and expectations created by different nutritional claims will be addressed by conducting a survey in five EC state members.

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Topic(s)

• 1.1.1.-1. - Key action Food, Nutrition and Health

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION

Address

546,via Ardeatina 546
00178 Roma
Italy

Participants (5)

NETHERLANDS ORGANISATION FOR APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH - TNO

Netherlands

Address

Utrechtseweg 48
3700 AJ Zeist

NUTRITION & SANTÉ SA

France

Address

Route De Castelnaudary
31250 Revel

ROWETT RESEARCH INSTITUTE

United Kingdom

Address

Greenburn Road
AB21 9SB Aberdeen

UNILEVER UK CENTRAL RESOURCES LTD

United Kingdom

Address

Colworth House, Sharnbrook Colworth Laboratory
MK44 1LQ Cardington,bedford

UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI

Finland

Address

Vuorikatu 20
00014 Helsinki