Soy isoflavones do offer menopause relief
Scientific review shows isoflavones cut frequency,
severity of hot flashes
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October 24, 2006 – A recent analysis
of clinical research has yielded good news
for women. A published report in the September/October
2006 issue of Menopause has revealed
that certain soy isoflavones are effective
in easing hot flashes associated with menopause.
The research focused on soy isoflavone
extracts used to supplement the diets of
postmenopausal women.
The key conclusion of this report is that
soy isoflavone supplements which exceed
a daily dose of 15 milligrams of genistein
– one of the three isoflavones in
soybeans – are consistently effective
in alleviating both the frequency and severity
of hot flashes.
Hot flashes are one of the most common
symptoms to accompany menopause. Between
75 percent and 85 percent of perimenopausal
and early postmenopausal women experience
them. Hot flashes consist of a feeling of
an intermittent, intense heat and are often
seen as a redness of the upper face, neck
and torso.
The study’s conclusion contradicts
some previous reviews, but these reviews
did not take into account the specific type
of soy isoflavones used in the clinical
trials. This new review focused on the difference
among types of isoflavone supplements.
Dr. Shamim Patel, OB/GYN Northwestern Memorial
Hospital is intrigued by the results of
this new study.
“These new findings suggest that
much of the inconsistency in scientific
literature regarding hot flashes is because
of the differing types of supplements used
in the clinical trials,” Patel said.
Based on the research results, the minimal
effective dose of genistein from an isoflavone
supplement should be greater than 15 milligrams
of genistein per day. Thus, consumers looking
for an isoflavone supplement to ease hot
flash symptoms caused by menopause should
be attentive to the supplement’s composition.
Some benefits derived from daily use of
certain soy isoflavone supplements include:
• Reduced frequency and severity
of hot flashes
• A more comfortable transition through
menopause
The findings of this review provide more
support for women to find a natural and
effective way to reduce hot flashes. Researchers
also suggest that future studies differentiate
between types of soy isoflavone when determining
efficacy. Talk to your doctor about your
options.
For more information about how certain
soy isoflavones ease the transition through
menopause, visit www.easingmenopause.com.
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