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Soy Isoflavones and Vitamin D3: what the published research says

PubMed indexes 8 records that name Soy Isoflavones and Vitamin D3 together, either in the title or in an interaction, co-administration, or pharmacokinetic context. Each one is listed below with its study design and, where the abstract states one, the authors’ own conclusion, quoted and linked. This page reports that literature. It does not tell you whether to combine them.

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An evidence index, not guidance.

Every statement below is attributed to a named, dated, linked source.

This page lists published research relevant to Soy Isoflavones and Vitamin D3. It deliberately does not state whether the combination is safe, whether it interacts, in which direction, at what dose, or how far apart to take them.

The research

8 studies naming Soy Isoflavones and Vitamin D3.

Strongest relevance first: papers naming both substances in the title, then human trials and systematic reviews.

Soy isoflavones and cholecalciferol reduce inflammation, and gut permeability, without any effect on antioxidant capacity in irritable bowel syndrome: A randomized clinical trial.

Clinical nutrition ESPEN · 2019 · PMID 31677711

Randomized Controlled Trial

“This study suggests combined supplementation of soy isoflavones and active vitamin D can improve some biochemical parameters regarding inflammation and intestinal permeability of IBS in women.”

Jalili et al. · Authors' conclusion

Names both Soy Isoflavones and Vitamin D3 in its title.

Soy isoflavones, inulin, calcium, and vitamin D3 in post-menopausal hot flushes: an observational study.

Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology · 2015 · PMID 26753476

Observational StudyHuman subjects135 participants

“This observational trial suggests a possible beneficial effect of a dietary soy supplement containing 40 mg of isoflavone/day plus inulin in the management of menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.”

Cianci et al. · Authors' conclusion

Names both Soy Isoflavones and Vitamin D3 in its title.

Soy isoflavones, lactobacilli, Magnolia bark extract, vitamin D3 and calcium. Controlled clinical study in menopause.

Minerva ginecologica · 2006 · PMID 16957676

Multicenter StudyRandomized Controlled Trial

“The controlled study showed the efficacy of Magnolia extract and magnesium on psycho-affective and sleep disturbances in menopause, in addition to the effects of isoflavones on vasomotor symptoms. A global natural approach to menopause with ES evidenced its therapeutic usefulness and safety.”

Mucci et al. · Authors' conclusion

Names both Soy Isoflavones and Vitamin D3 in its title.

Phase IIa, randomized placebo-controlled trial of single high dose cholecalciferol (vitamin D(3)) and daily Genistein (G-2535) versus double placebo in men with early stage prostate cancer undergoing prostatectomy.

American journal of clinical and experimental urology · 2016 · PMID 27766277

15 participants

“In this first study testing the combination of a single, large dose of cholecalciferol and daily genistein, the agents were well tolerated. While an increase in AR expression suggesting differentiation was observed, it is difficult to draw firm conclusions regarding the bioactivity of the combination given the sample size.”

Jarrard et al. · Authors' conclusion

Names both Soy Isoflavones and Vitamin D3 in its title.

Combined effect of soy isoflavones and vitamin D3 on bone loss in ovariectomized rats.

Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) · 2013 · PMID 22858193

Human subjects

“Treatment with soy isoflavones might be an alternative to hormone replacement therapy in decreasing bone loss from postmenopausal estrogen deficiency. In addition, there are further effects on increasing transcription factor osterix expression and preosteoblast proliferation when these were combined with vitamin D3.”

Chang et al. · Authors' conclusion

Names both Soy Isoflavones and Vitamin D3 in its title.

Genistein aglycone effect on bone loss is not enhanced by supplemental calcium and vitamin D3: a dose ranging experimental study.

Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2011 · PMID 21397481

Animal study

“In addition, supplemental calcium and vitamin D(3), beyond normal dietary intake do not enhance the effects of genistein on improving measures of bone loss. This observation has implications regarding the use of calcium and vitamin D(3) supplementation.”

Bitto et al. · From the abstract

Names both Soy Isoflavones and Vitamin D3 in its title.

Evaluation of CYP450 inhibitory effects and steady-state pharmacokinetics of genistein in combination with cholecalciferol and citrated zinc bisglycinate in postmenopausal women.

International journal of women's health · 2011 · PMID 21792336

“Because the serum genistein concentrations achieved during pharmacokinetic testing at therapeutic doses were well below those required for enzyme inhibition in the in vitro liver microsome assays, these results indicate a low potential for drug interactions.”

Burnett et al. · Authors' conclusion

Names both Soy Isoflavones and Vitamin D3 in its title.

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