Open AccessEffect of a Soy Isoflavone Supplement on Lung Function and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Poorly Controlled Asthma
Author(s) -
Lewis J. Smith,
Ravi Kalhan,
Robert A. Wise,
Elizabeth A. Sugar,
John J. Lima,
Charles G. Irvin,
Allen J. Dozor,
Janet T. Holbrook
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
jama
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.688
H-Index - 680
eISSN - 1538-3598
pISSN - 0098-7484
DOI - 10.1001/jama.2015.5024
Subject(s) - medicine , asthma , spirometry , placebo , randomized controlled trial , pulmonary function testing , clinical trial , vital capacity , lung , lung function , diffusing capacity , alternative medicine , pathology
Soy isoflavone supplements are used to treat several chronic diseases, although the data supporting their use are limited. Some data suggest that supplementation with soy isoflavone may be an effective treatment for patients with poor asthma control.
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