Ipriflavone

Ipriflavone is a derivative of isoflavones from which it is synthesized. It hardly occurs in nature and was found in trace amounts only in bee propolis. Discovered in the late 60's in Hungary, ipriflavone was used  as a food additive for laboratory animals. Later however studies on humans showed it can mimic the beneficial effects of oestrogen and HRT without their potential risks.
Various studies since have confirmed that ipriflavone can improve calcium retention, enhance bone formation, promote the repair of long bone fractures and prevent osteoporosis in a safe way.

Ipriflavone was also found to increase the secretion of calcitonin, the primary bone building hormone. While high doses of oestrogen or HRT are known to prevent osteoporosis, they are also known to increase the risk of cancer. In this sense, ipriflavone can provide a safer complementary treatment. Ipriflavone is presently marketed under the name Ostivone.

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