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Relieve Hot Flashes With Soy Beans

July 14, 2007 |

You can use soy beans to relieve hot flashes which are very common when you approach menopause. When you have hot flashes, you feel hot, chilly and start to sweat and have heart palpitations. They can make you very uncomfortable and some can last up to 30 minutes. Although there are medications for hot flashes, you should not rely on them especially if your symptoms are not extreme. A traditional [tag-tec]natural remedy [/tag-tec] secret to relieve hot flashes is to use soy beans for help.

Soy contains isoflavones, which are a type of phytoestrogen (plant estrogen). These compounds are similar to estrogen and act like human estrogen in your body. Studies indicate that women who consume higher soy content have fewer hot flashes than women in cultures that eat less soy. However, soy is helpful only in instances where menopause symptoms are not severe. Women with more severe symptoms will probably not experience much relief.

Still, it helps to add some soy into your diet if you would like to have a [tag-ice]natural menopause remedy[/tag-ice]. Soy can be found in many different forms. Not only can you get it in supplement, there are also various types of soy food products. As with any supplement, you should only take soy isoflavone supplements only if you cannot get adequate sources through natural soy beans. While taking a pill is probably easier, food is the natural way to absorb chemicals and it is generally more effective. When it comes to specific soy foods, avoid soy milk. It doesn’t contain as many isoflavones as other types of soy and are less effective.

However, there are also reports about the negative effects of soy. One is that because it acts as an estrogen in the body, it could result in an increased chance of breast cancer. Hence, you should keep your intake to below 50 grams per day. If in doubt, always consult your dietician or doctor.

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