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What is Phytoestrogen?
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| Phytoestrogen is also known as dietary estrogen. Phytoestrogens make up a diverse group of naturally occurring, non-steroidal plant compounds. They occur in plants and plant products that include soy beans, grains, seeds, herbs, fruits and vegetables. (more...) | |
 Bio Supplements 2 Dec 2009 | Comments (0) |
Top Food Sources of Phytoestrogens
Phytoestrogens are weak hormones that are naturally found in plants. They are available in different forms to help bring relief for problems associated with menopause. They have been studied for their potential beneficial effects in treating and taking care of hormone and age related conditions.
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| Healthy Diets30 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
The Link Between Phytoestrogens and Menopause
Are you struggling with hot flashes, mood swings, and night sweats? Wish there was a natural way to relieve some of these symptoms without resorting to estrogen or female hormones as supplements that bring their own problems and negative side effects? Studies have been conducted on the link between phytoestrogens and menopause and show that this plant-based substance may help lower cholesterol levels and relieve many of the symptoms of menopause.
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| Hormonal Health18 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
The Link Between Phytoestrogens and Breast Cancer
So you’ve heard about the amazing health benefits of phytoestrogens, especially for menopausal women whose bodies are short on estrogen. Plant-based compounds that act like estrogen in the body, called phytoestrogens, can relieve symptoms of menopause and may even help protect against breast cancer. But there have also been studies indicating that soy, a primary source of phytoestrogens, could possibly promote tumor growth in women at higher risk for breast cancer or with a history of the disease.
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| Cancer Types17 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
Phytoestrogen Supplements vs. a Phytoestrogen Diet
Menopause hitting you hard? You know all the other benefits eating fruits and a vegetable provides—fiber, vitamins, minerals—but they also have a range of benefits for your menopausal and post-menopausal body. Plants offer certain chemicals that protect your body’s health and well-being. They are known as phytoestrogens and are similar in structure to estrogen (very familiar female hormones!). Phytoestrogen may trick your body into believing it has more estrogen than it actually does, relieving some of the symptoms of menopause and lowering cholesterol levels. You can take phytoestrogen supplements, or eat a diet rich in these plant estrogens.
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| Healthy Diets17 Nov 2009 | Comments (0) |
