How Phytoestrogens Affect Menopause Symptoms

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Phytoestrogens are natural substances that come from plants but their chemical structures are really similar to estrogen. They bind to the many many different estrogen receptors that we have spread throughout our body and there are family of compounds called isoflavone. Isoflavones are found in many plants but they're found in particularly high concentrations in soy as well as being found in flaxseed and red clover. And how might these isoflavones affect menopause symptoms? Well firstly we know that isoflav ones can mimic the effects of estrogen by binding to the many estrogen receptors that you have in your body. Secondly we know that populations that have a high intake of

More than half of women who go through menopause find its symptoms distressing. In fact, 10% leave their jobs because of the burden.

It’s no wonder that a huge selection of supplements claim to relieve menopause’s unpleasant effects. But do they actually work? Which products are backed by clinical evidence, and which are just “menowashing”?

In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Dr. Sarah Berry ask: What’s the evidence behind menopause supplements?

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