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Phytoestrogens: A Natural Alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy

Post-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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