Abstract: A composition for the treatment or prevention of osteoporosis, is disclosed, which comprises:(a) 75 to 200 parts of one or more phytoestrogen compounds;(b) 0 to 100 parts of dried licorice root extract;(c) 300 to 600 parts of calcium contained in a biologically acceptable calcium salt;(d) 70 to 280 parts of magnesium contained in a biologically acceptable magnesium salt;(e) 4 to 25 parts of zinc contained in a biologically acceptable zinc salt;(f) 5 to 20 parts of beta-carotene;(g) 0.005 to 0.010 parts of Vitamin D as cholecalciferol; and(h) 6 to 12 parts of Vitamin E,in admixture with a biologically acceptable inert carrier. The new compositions are administered to a mammalian subject as either a pharmaceutical or as a dietary supplement.