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Phytoestrogens: A Natural Alternative to Hormone Replacement TherapyPost-menopausal
estrogen therapy can lesson menopausal symptoms, reduce the risk of osteoporosis
and lower the incidence of coronary artery disease.
However, many women are asking their doctors about natural alternatives
to estrogen hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Only 20% of eligible women take HRT, and 50% discontinue treatment after
only one year. Side effects of HRT
can be severe, and include breast and endometrial cancer, venous thrombosis,
uterine bleeding, gall bladder disease, depression, bloating, and nausea. Phytoestrogens
are natural plant-derived nonsteroidal compounds similar in structure to
estrogens. Of the three main
classes of phytoestrogens, the soy isoflavones are the most common and widely
studied. The others are lignans
(from flaxseed) and coumestans. Phytoestrogen use is growing rapidly among menopausal women
who believe it to be safer, less expensive, and have fewer side effects than HRT. So what is the
evidence that they are effective? Actually,
quite a lot of studies have been done that support phytoestrogen effectiveness
in women. In a randomized trial of
post-menopausal women, soy protein significantly reduced the incidence of hot
flashes over a 12-week period. Another
clinical trial found that a diet high in soy isoflavones significantly increased
both bone mineral content and density in the lumbar spine of post-menopausal
women. Several trials have also
demonstrated a positive effect on improved blood lipid (cholesterol) profiles.
A case controlled trial found that the incidence of breast cancer was
lower in post-menopausal women with a high intake of phytoestrogens. There are a
variety of ways for women to get the soy isoflavones they need through soy
products. However, not everyone
likes the taste of soy or wishes to spend the time preparing soy-based meals.
LifeScript offers a convenient alternative to preparing soy meals
through its Female Health Support formulation, offering the highest
quality soy isoflavones in precisely the right amounts. If you think that
you could benefit from the natural phytoestrogens in LifeScript, or if
you would just like a free Personalized Nutritional Recommendation go to LifeScript |
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