Genistein for treating bone loss

Please send us links to research on this product.

Her is a link to a YouTube she presented. https://www.youtube.com/watch

Looks like it's a phytoestrogen found in soybeans that binds to estrogen receptors, i.e., it's considered a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM). In theory, it might have a similar impact on bone health as HRT.

Not recommended for anyone with a history of breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive cancers or conditions.

Could be something to try for women reluctant to use HRT.

@oopsiedaisy
I agree; I see the same information on line about Osteoben.

In terms of research though, hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT/BHRT) has significantly more research and clinical evidence behind it for helping with osteoporosis than Osteoben (genistein).

Strontium has significantly more research behind it than Osteoben (genistein) for the treatment of osteoporosis, particularly regarding its ability to reduce actual bone fractures.

HRT/BHRT taken with strontium citrate seems to be an even more effective one/two punch to fight osteoporosis.

I have taken her class twice and it is excellent. “The Millman Clinic”. The course is excellent. I took Genistein for awhile but she said if you are taking HRT then it is not critical to take it but certainly helpful.

@oopsiedaisy I thought SERMs were a safe alternative to HRT or BHRT for history of breast cancer. Or is it only some SERMS, like Evista? I have not had breast cancer but my mother did. I've been contemplating whether at some point SERMS might be an option for me. (Currently still on Forteo with a few months to go with the hope/expectation of going onto Evenity since recent DEXA didn't show the kinds of gains I was hoping for.)

@oopsiedaisy , I took Evista serm when I was 50 years old even though there was breast cancer history on my moms side. It kept my bone density from declining for a few years. Once stopped bone density started to decline slowly. Haven’t taken any other meds since. I am 75 now.
Diet, exercise, more omega 3s ,

@cat1203

If it helps, I had great results with evenity and no noticeable side effects. Good luck . Keep us posted.
Another great site is OsteoBoston on you tube.

@cat1203 Here’s what I found. It seems to be related to its mechanism of action.

Evista is a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM). In breast tissue, it binds to estrogen receptors and locks them in an "off" position. This prevents actual estrogen from binding, effectively "starving" hormone-sensitive cancer cells.
Genistein: While it also binds to estrogen receptors, it can act as a weak agonist (stimulant). At the low concentrations often found in supplements, genistein has been shown in some laboratory and animal studies to stimulate the growth of ER-positive breast cancer cells.

I started taking Swanson genistein a few months ago after watching a video and researching on my own. I am 73 years old with no history of breast cancer in my family and am not on HRT. I have had no side effects, but also have no idea if it is helping.