Soy & The Menopause: Can Soy Help The Menopause?
18 June 2007 – 1:44 pm
What Is Soy?
Soybean (Soya bean) is a legume, it is native to Eastern Asian, but today it is largely grown in United States of America.
Soybeans are rich in soy protein.
Soybeans are typically made into other food products such as tofu and soy milk.
Soybeans are rich in:
- Amino Acids
- Beta-Carotene
- Calcium
- Iron
- Lecithin
- Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids
- Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids
- Phosphorus
- Phytic Acid
- Vitamin B3
- Vitamin C
Why Is Soy Good For Your Menopause Symptoms?
Soy is good for the menopause due to the phytoestrogen compounds which are present in soy.
These phytoestrogen compounds are similar to oestrogen.
In countries such as Japan, where soy is an important part of the diet, women tend to sufferer less from the menopausal symptom of hot flushes.
This evidence has been back up by clinical trials which suggest that soy can reduce the number of hot flushes by up to 45%.
How Much Soy Do You Need To Eat To Help With Your Menopause Symptoms?
The help with the menopausal symptoms of hot flushes try to increase soy in your diet.
Try to consume soy based foods such as:
- Roasted Soy Nuts
- Soy Milk
- Tempeh
- Tofu
So, to sum up…
Soy is good for the menopause symptoms of hot flushes. This is due to the phytoestrogen compounds content which clinical studies have shown to help reduce hot flushes.
By increasing soy based foods in your diet, you can reduce the number of hot flushes by up to 45%.
