Isoflavones

=Other Names= Genistein, Daidzein

=Generalities= Isoflavones are phytoestrogens that come from medicinal plants and which are similar to estrogens in that they attach to the same receptor sites on cell walls. Their effect is not as powerful as that of estrogens. As a result, isoflavones can ease menopause symptoms without blocking the effects of estrogen.

=Properties= -Attenuate hot flashes related to menopause -Reduce serum levels of cholesterol -Prevent certain cancers

=Therapeutic Indications= == -Menopause (prevention & treatment) -Certain Cancers

=Contraindications and Precautions= -Pregnancy -Inhibit the synthesis of thyroxine in people who do not consume enough sea products (iodine) -Intolerance or allergy to soy, clover or sage

=Food Sources= -Soy -Clover -Sage

=Therapeutic Dose= 50-100mg/day of soy isoflavones