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Thursday, May 31, 2012

Menopause Diet

A diet balanced, healthy and personalized as the foundation for optimal results.
There are certain plants that contain natural substances, called phytoestrogens, which act as replacement therapy in estrogen deficiency.






The isoflavones contained in soy and other vegetables have a strong estrogenic action because its chemical structure allows them to act very much like they would estrogen secreted by the human body. It has been found that women in Eastern countries have a lower incidence of symptoms and problems associated with menopause because their diet is rich in foods such as soybeans, corn, alfalfa and cabbage, Which contain a significant amount of isoflavones.
  • Isoflavones help maintain good bone health, helping to prevent osteoporosis and cardiovascular system is functioning correctly.
  • They also help reduce various symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, fatigue, night sweats, changes in mood, and so on.
  • There are also numerous studies "in vitro" which suggest its effect in inhibiting tumor cell growth.
  • The greatest evidence of the benefits of isoflavones focuses on the results of cardiovascular disease, lowering cholesterol, triglycerides, etc.
  • The presence of isoflavones in the body activates the immune defense through increased activity of macrophages and white blood cells.

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