Soy Isoflavones
Black Cohosh Ginkgo Biloba Dong Quai Ginseng Red Clover Soy Vitex Macafem
Black Cohosh
Black cohosh grows in the woods of eastern North America
Ginkgo Biloba
Traditionally used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years
Dong Quai
Dong Quai is often referred to as "the female ginseng"
Ginseng
The Chinese word "r�nsh�n" means "man root" in English
Red Clover
Originates from Asia, parts of Northern Africa, and Central Europe
Soy
Traditionally used in the Orient as a source of protein and medicine
Vitex
Vitex agnus-castus is also called chaste tree
Macafem
Originates from the Andean mountains of Perú

Soy Isoflavones

What is soy?

Soy IsoflavonesIn order to understand what the isoflavones in soy are and what affect they have on the human body it is first necessary to briefly describe what soy is. Soy is a chemical component which comes from the soy bean. It contains a great deal of fiber, proteins, and minerals and is also low in carbohydrates. Such a healthy chemical makeup makes soy a healthy food alternative for someone seeking to stay fit and healthy. Soy isoflavones also make it well equipped to combat the symptoms of menopause.

What is in soy?

History of soy isoflavones
In the past soy was used as medicine and a source of protein. The oils found in soy were later utilized for manufacturing purposes during the industrial age. Soy then began to be used as animal feed before its protein rich benefits became to be used by humans.

Soy has long been used by humans as a source of protein and minerals, because such components are critical to the maintenance of a healthy human body. Soy isoflavones and its phytoestrogenic properties are the primary reasons that soy excels in the treatment of menopause symptoms.

What is menopause?

Soy for menopause alone?
Soy for menopause isn't the only phytoestrogenic herb that excels at treating women with a hormonal problem. Other phytoestrogenic herbs such as ginseng and red clover are also used to treat menopause symptoms.

Soy isoflavones are sought after by women who are suffering the effects of a hormone imbalance. Such an imbalance is the natural occurrence of menopause symptoms. Menopause occurs in a later stage of women's life, usually after the age of 40. When important hormones such as estrogen and progesterone become imbalanced it can create a number of side effects in women. Soy isoflavones have been found capable of helping women with their menopause symptoms.

Soy isoflavones

The organic compounds known as isoflavones have a number of health benefits which interact in different beneficial ways. Soy isoflavones can be found in a number of foods and in addition to being an anti-oxidantants they also:

Fractures/osteoporosis: So isoflavones are capable of increasing the flow of calcium from blood into the bones, increasing their overall strength and well being.

Soy IsoflavonesMenopause problems: Soy isoflavones have been found capable of fighting menopause symptoms such as: Hot flashes and night sweats.

Cancer: Soy isoflavones have been found capable of attaching estrogen receptors in human bodies and block estrogen from attaching. This has been found to stop cancerous cells from forming on vulnerable areas of the body such as the prostate, breast and bladder.

Due to the obvious benefits of the red clover plant many women choose this as an option in order to curb the dangerous and debilitating effects of their menopause symptoms. Some of these side effects are negligible, but often times the red clover plants effects do not make its benefits worthwhile. Due to the side effect of such herbs, it is highly recommended that other options such as non-estrogenic herbs are considered in the treatment of menopause symptoms.

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Macafem
Is an Andean plant regarded as one of the best treatments for menopause symptoms because of it boosts the endocrine system.
Dong Quai
Is an Asian plant that has been used for thousands of years to treat gynecological problems, blood disorders, and as a sedative.
Ginkgo Biloba
Is a popular and ancient Chinese herbal remedy used to improve circulation, mental performance, and menopause symptoms.
Ginseng
Is a root widely used by Chinese, Koreans and Native Americans as a preventative treatment and to increase vitality.
Soy
Is a healthy, low-fat source of protein and is used as treat menopause because of its high amount of phytoestrogens.
Red Clover
Is a variety of Clover with a high nutritional value and it's widely used as an immune-booster and menopause relief, but it has some side effects.
Black Cohosh
Is a phytoestrogenic herb from eastern North America and it is used as a supplement to treat several illnesses, including menopause symptoms.
Vitex
Used since roman times to help women with hormonal imbalances, but pregnant women should avoid it.
Which herb should women try? Today women are looking for relief from their menopause symptoms with herbs. Phytoestrogenic herbs and non-estrogenic herbs are good in relieving menopause symptoms, but recent studies show that non-estrogenic herbs have no side effects because they help the body to produce its own hormones instead of introducing hormones like the phytoestrogenic ones. Learn more about non-estrogenic herbs for menopause.
Soy Isoflavones