Effects of high-dose phytoestrogens on circulating cellular microparticles and coagulation function in postmenopausal women

Autor: Hui-Yu Peng, I-Shaw Jan, Ssu-Chun Hsu, Chih Hsing Wu, Shu-Yi Wang, Chao-Wei Liu, Ning-Sing Shaw, Ching-I Chang, Wern-Cherng Cheng, Keh-Sung Tsai, Chi-Ling Chen, Tong-Yuan Tai, Li-Na Lee, Jin-Shan Wu, Shih-Te Tu, Shyi-Chyi Lo
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, Vol 114, Iss 8, Pp 710-716 (2015)
ISSN: 0929-6646
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2013.11.001
Popis: Background/Purpose Estrogen in hormone replacement therapy causes homeostatic changes. However, little is known regarding the safety of high-dose phytoestrogen on coagulation and hematological parameters in healthy postmenopausal women. This study evaluated the effects of high-dose soy isoflavone (300 mg/day) on blood pressure, hematological parameters, and coagulation functions including circulating microparticles in healthy postmenopausal women. Methods The original study is a 2-year prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. In total, 431 postmenopausal women (from 3 medical centers) were randomly assigned to receive either high-dose isoflavone or placebo for 2 years. At baseline, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after treatment, blood pressure, body weight, liver function tests, hematological parameters, and lipid profiles were measured. The 1 st year blood specimens of 85 cases of 144 eligible participants (from one of the three centers) were analyzed as D-dimer, von Willebrand factor antigen, factor VII, plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1, and circulating cellular microparticles, including the measurement of monocyte, platelet, and endothelial microparticles. Results In the isoflavone group, after 1 year, the changes in liver function tests, hematological parameters, and coagulation tests were not different from those of the control. Triglyceride levels were significantly lower after 6 months of isoflavone treatment than the placebo group, but the difference did not persist after 1 year. Endothelial microparticles increased steadily in both groups during the 1-year period but the trend was not affected by treatment. Conclusion The results of the present study indicate that high-dose isoflavone treatment (300 mg/day) does not cause hematological abnormalities or activate coagulation factors.
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