| abstract |
The present invention provides novel soy formulations comprising 3-23 milligrams of at least one isoflavone per gram of the formulation. The soy formulations may additionally comprise 0.4 to 1.2 grams of protein per gram of the formulation. In another aspect, the present invention provides novel soy formulations comprising diadzin, genistin and glycitin in a ratio of 3:1:2 to 3:4.5:1, preferably approximately 2:1:1 such that diadzin is a major isoflavone component. The present invention further provides dietary supplements and food products comprising a soy formulation of the present invention. n In another aspect the present invention provides pharmacological compositions comprising a soy formulation of the present invention. The pharmacological compositions may additionally comprise a medicinal composition. n Also disclosed are methods for promoting the health of an individual, preferably utilizing the soy formulations, dietary supplements, food products and/or pharmacological compositions of the present invention. |