Products containing phytoestrogens
- Legumes and cereals: soy, oats, wheat, rice, barley, flax, lentils, alfalfa.
- Fruits and vegetables: pomegranates, apples, carrots.
- Drinks: beer, bourbon, green tea, red wine.
Phytoestrogens are found in vegetable oils:coconut, olive, palm, soy, as well as in the juices of some medicinal plants: calendula, plantain, arnica, chamomile. Some mushrooms contain these substances, which are in an active and inactive state. Scientists have calculated that if a woman eats 64 grams of products containing phytoestrogen daily, then this will be quite enough to maintain the body's tone and prevent diseases caused by a deficiency of female sex hormones. Based on phytoestrogens, drugs and dietary supplements are created that correct disorders associated with menopause. For example, this is a dietary supplement "Doppelherz Active Menopause". This drug contains soy isoflavone (similar in chemical composition to estradiol), calcium, vitamin D3, B vitamins, which are necessary for carbohydrate metabolism. Contraindications for such a drug may be individual intolerance to its components, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Before using any biologically active supplements, you should consult a doctor. Cimicifuti extract is included in the composition of "Klimaksan", "Tsi-clima", "Klimaktoplan", "Klimadinon". Red clover extract contains feminal, and clover and soy are included in femivell. These drugs can be used for mild climacteric syndrome. Phytoestrogens have a positive effect on bone tissue, but they cannot reduce the incidence of fractures. These drugs do not cause side effects if used correctly.
Positive effects of phytoestrogens
Phytoestrogens act like weak estrogens. According to various studies, phytoestrogens have the following effects:
- prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular system: fat metabolism is regulated with the help of isoflavones,
- prevention of osteoporosis: calcium and phosphorus are absorbed by phytoestrogens, thereby reducing the likelihood of bone fractures,
- a preparation at a menopause and an antidepressant: intensity and frequency of inflow are reduced, the pressure normalizes, that further leads to a beneficial sleep,
- strengthening of immunity: antiviral and antimicrobial action, thereby the female body is protected from infections,
- antitumor effect: with regular intake of soybean, the incidence of tumors of the colon, skin, mammary glands decreases.
In chronic inflammatory diseasegastrointestinal tract slows down the activation of isoflavones in the intestine, in this case phytoestrogens will not be effective. The same applies to situations when the diet lacks fiber and fatty foods predominate. The development of a pathological condition characteristic of climacteric syndrome cannot be prevented by using only biologically active supplements containing phytoestrogens. An integrated approach, namely - physical activity, balanced nutrition, positive emotions, high vitality and taking phytoestrogen preparations will significantly improve your mood and well-being during menopause.
