Menopause & Isoflavones

Connection: Isoflavones & Menopause»

Soy Isoflavones
2. When estrogen levels in the body are low, such as after menopause, soy isoflavones provide a useable source of estrogen to stave off hot flashes ...

Nonhormonal Therapies for Hot Flashes in Menopause - February 1, 2006 -- American Family Physician
Soy isoflavones reduced hot flashes by 9 to 40 percent in some trials, but most trials showed no difference compared with placebo.

Medical Encyclopedia: Soy (Print Version)
While soy isoflavones may be helpful in treating symptoms of menopause (isoflavones behave similarly to estrogen), there is not enough evidence to ...

New Report On Soy Finds Limited Evidence For Health Outcomes
Among 21 studies evaluating the consumption of soy isoflavones for menopause-related symptoms, there was a net reduction in hot flash frequency ...

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Isoflavone Guide»

Wikipedia: Isoflavones are a class of organic compounds and biomolecules related to the flavonoids. They act as phytoestrogens in mammals. They are also very strong antioxidants. Isoflavones are thought of by many as useful in treating cancer. Isoflavone differs ... Read More

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