Hormones are vital to your body, they act as chemical messengers in the body. When one part of the body needs to communicate with another, it releases hormones. It is this system that allows you to know when you're hungry, tired, or in pain. During menopause, your levels of hormones are fluctuating wildly. This can cause a lot of changes to your body. You may be experiencing memory lapses, loss of concentration or fatigue. These are all common symptoms of menopause. Read on to learn how phytoestrogens can help combat these symptoms.
Phytoestrogens: In Depth Analysis
It is important to know about phytoestrogens, so that you can make informed decisions about their use in treatment of menopausal symptoms. Phytoestrogens are a type of xenoestrogens. Xenoestrogen is similar at a molecular level to estrogen so it can mimic the effect estrogen has on a living organism. Phytoestrogens are essentially xenoestrogens that are derived from plants. In fact, “phyto” actually means “plant” in the ancient language of Latin. Read on to learn about how phytoestrogens can help replace low estrogen levels in your body.
How it Works
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Sources of Phytoestrogen
Phytoestrogen is derived from plants, so you find phytoestrogen in plants and foods derived from plants. These foods include:
- Black beans
- Red clover sprouts
- Soy beans
- Alfalfa
- Ginseng
- Ginkgo biloba
- Parsley
- Licorice root
- Chick peas
- Mung beans
- Whole grain
Side Effects
Although phytoestrogenic plants are generally good for you and can help to relieve some menopausal symptoms, they can have side effects of their own. Phytoestrogens such as soy have been linked to increasing the risk of cancer, so you should seek advice from a healthcare professional before significantly increasing your intake of phytoestrogens.
Click on the following link to learn about other ways to increase estrogen levels.
