Natural menopause treatment - soy estrogens

Soy contains plant estrogens known as phytoestrogens. These estrogens mimic estrogen made by our own bodies and they are weaker than human estrogen. The way phytoestrogens work in our bodies is by landing on our cells in the same places as estrogen. Thus when our bodies don't have enough estrogen, phytoestrogens fill the gap and make up for the lack. However, when our bodies are producing enough or too much estrogen, phytoestrogens compete with our own estrogen for these landing sites on our cells. Because phytoestrogens are weaker, this may explain how soy phytoestrogens reduce the risks of estrogen induced cancers like breast cancer. At the same time, because phytoestrogens mimic our own natural estrogen, they also provide the same benefits such as protecting you against osteoporosis and providing relief from menopausal symptoms.

There are several ways of ingesting soy isoflavones. There are pill supplements, soy protein powders, and more natural forms of soy such as soymilk (which is also known as soya milk), tofu, tempeh, and soy dairy products. The recommended daily amount of soy isoflavones of 35 to 120 mg may reduce the frequency and severity of menopausal symptoms. This equates to about 20 to 60 grams of soy protein each day.


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