A composition, useful in the prevention of osteoporosis, wherein said
composition comprises (a) least one isoflavone and/or isoflavone
glycoside, preferably genistein and/or genistin; (b) at least one
polyunsaturated fatty acid; (c) optionally vitamin D, and /or one or more
derivatives thereof and/or vitamin K and/or one or more derivatives
thereof; and (d) optionally adjuvants and excipients in quantities as
required, preferably within the range of 0.1 to 20% by weight, based on
the total weight of the composition. Dietary compositions and galenical
forms made therefrom and the use of said compositions for preventing
osteoporosis and stimulating osteogenesis in mammals.