Phytoestrogens

Some botanical products, such as soy and red clover, contain estrogen-like compounds called phytoestrogens. Plants rich in phytoestrogens may help relieve some symptoms of menopause.

However, it is uncertain whether this relief comes from phytoestrogens or from other compounds in the plant. Much remains to be learned about these plant products, including exactly how they work in the human body. Doctors caution that certain women need to be particularly careful about using phytoestrogens, especially:

  • Women who have had or are at increased risk for diseases or conditions that are affected by hormones, such as breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer; endometriosis; or uterine fibroids.
  • Women who are taking drugs that increase estrogen levels in the body, such as birth control pills; MHT; or a type of cancer drug called selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), such as tamoxifen.

phytoestrogens

The question of whether or not phytoestrogens are beneficial or harmful to human health remains unresolved. The answer is likely complex and may depend on age, health status, and even the presence or absence of specific gut microflora. Clarity on this issue is needed because global consumption is rapidly increasing. Read more...

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Although you may not realize it, your skin's top layer, the epidermis, renews itself about every 27 days. The new exterior is created below, in the much thicker second layer, the dermis. In this layer are collagen, the rope like protein fibres that support the skin, and elastin, protein fibres that provide elasticity. There is also a protective cushion of fat, which creates the pleasing contours that fill out and shape your face and body.

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