Soy may improve lung function

SYDNEY /*COPD*/ is described as a progressive decline in lung function. It includes /*bronchitis*/ and /*emphysema*/. Long-term smoking causes almost 90 percent of COPD.

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Previous research suggested soy can reduce /*cholesterol*/ and ease /*menopause*/ symptoms.

This is the first study to link soy intake to a lower risk for COPD.

The study is published online at http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/56

ScienceDaily contributed to this report.

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