Postmenopausal women on a low-fat, plant-based diet with soy saw a 92 percent drop in severe hot flashes and lost eight pounds on average, compared to minimal changes in the meat-eating group. Unlike conventional advice, processed plant-based foods (e.g., veggie pizzas, meat substitutes) did not negate the diet's positive effects, suggesting animal product elimination is … Continue reading Plant-based diet can reduce hot flashes in menopausal women, study finds
Are plant estrogens really the answer for menopausal women in need of natural hormone support?
Isoflavones, also referred to as phytoestrogens or plant estrogens, are natural compounds found in plants and plant-based foods. They have a very similar structure to that of estrogen and they work like the hormone. For this reason, some women take them to relieve menopause symptoms. The estrogen receptors of the body treat plant estrogens as if they … Continue reading Are plant estrogens really the answer for menopausal women in need of natural hormone support?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 