Menopause: Can Soy Decrease Hot Flashes?
There has been a great deal of debate, research, and discussion as to the effectiveness of soy in treating and reducing hot flashes associated with menopause. While some doctors prescribe soy products for women in the menopausal stage, the question which has yet to be answered is: “Can soy decrease hot flashes?”
According to recent studies, soy is one of many types of isoflavones. Isoflavones are estrogens which come from plants. It should be noted that isoflavones are estrogens; they are not alternatives to estrogen. Therefore, a woman who wants to avoid estrogen is obviously not supposed to be taking soy, because soy is a form of estrogen, even though it is from a plant. Although the research indicated that soy would help menopause symptoms, the recent trials have failed to ... See the complete post here
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