Menopause  & Phytoestrogen

Plant Estrogen Pill Gets Menopause Test
July 29, 2005 -- In a recent test, a pill containing soy and black cohosh was no better at curbing menopause symptoms than a fake pill.
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"In summary, this study on dietary phytoestrogen intake and metabolic cardiovascular risk factors in postmenopausal women indicates that a high ...
Doubt Cast On Soy for Menopause
Many women swear by chemicals found in soy to relieve the effects of the menopause - but research has undermined evidence of some benefits.
Sleep and Menopause
Menopause typically occurs in a woman's late 40s to early 50s. When a woman goes through menopause, her body stops producing the hormones estrogen ...

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WikipediaPhytoestrogens are chemicals produced by plants that act like estrogens in animal cells and bodies. They are often trace substances in food. These chemicals mimic and supplement the action of the bodys own hormones, estrogen.They are a comparatively ... Read More

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