In the authors' words
“Our results demonstrate that adding phytoestrogens to exercise training does not provide the additive effect for HRQoL in postmenopausal and overweight women.”
What was measured
- Quality of life Reported an improvement
- Menopause symptoms overall Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, overweight or obesity
- How many
- 31
- How long
- 52 weeks
- Exercise
- Aerobic plus resistance, Exercise with supplements
- Cited
- 13 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 28351156
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