A new clinical trial shows that taking 100 mg of soy isoflavones daily for 24 weeks does not improve lung function in people with poorly controlled asthma. Soy isoflavones are the active ingredients in soy. This is contrary to an earlier population study that suggests eating soy foods might benefit lung function.
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