Some Essential Functions of Danshen (salvia miltiorrhiza)

Available in 250mg x 30 caps
Functions: Protect microcirculation, avoid platelet aggregation, decrease blood lipids, activate blood and relieve pains

Six Main Functions Of Danshen Plus Capsule

1. 
   Kasly Danshen Plus Capsule, with the precious ingredients of Salvia Miltiorrhiza, Notoginseng etc. It has similar function of anti-platelet aggregation as Aspirin. Moreover, it has effects on cholesterol and triglyceride reduction, blood viscosity reduction, general microcirculation improvement, anti-oxidation, free radical clearance, cardiac muscle protection, etc. These functions coordinate at multiple levels, aim at multiple targets, and act in multiple systems. Most effects function at key points of coronary heart disease. We strongly suggest that Kasly Danshen Plus Capsule should be used to fight coronary heart disease. And we suggest mid-age population (male>35 years old and female>40 years old) take Kasly Danshen Plus Capsule as early as possible, because their hearts should be taken care more seriously.
2. 
   Brain infarction is commonly known as ‘brain stroke’. It includes the formation of blood clot and embolism. Incidence of brain stroke increases obviously in recent years. It also occurs more and more frequently in young people recently. Kasly Danshen Plus Capsule has the function to improve blood circulation by removing stasis. Clinical application proves that Kasly Danshen Plus Capsule and conventional therapies has good effects on patients suffering from brain stroke.
3. 
   Microcirculation is the blood circulation between the capillary arterioles and venules. It’s used for the nutrient exchange between body, blood and tissue and brings oxigen and nutrient to tissues and takes away the metabolic productions. It has been proven by many researches that Kasly Danshen Plus Capsule can improve the body microcirculation. Research in Medical School of Keio University, Japan, has shown that Kasly Danshen Plus Capsule has a multi-target effect on microcirculation disturbance.
4. 
   Kasly Danshen Plus Capsule has definite function to reduce blood lipid, especially function to cholesterol. Some researches have been done to patients of carotid atherosclerosis. Controlled by normal dosage of Aspirin, treatment with therapeutic dosage (10 cap x 3 times per day) Kasly Danshen Plus Capsule results in:
5. 
   Change of carotid intima-media thickness (IMT): Carotid IMT thickness decreased in the group treated with Kasly Danshen Plus Capsule (P<0.05),>0.05). - Change of blood lipid level: Patients in both groups have a high level of blood lipid. After treatment of Kasly Danshen Plus Capsule, cholesterol and triglyceride level were significant difference (p<0.01>)
6. 
   Diabetic retinopathy and renopathy caused by microcirculation and capillary of diabetes patients, the common complications in micro blood vessels regarding to diabetes. Kasly Danshen Plus Capsule change the blood rheology, anti-calcium ion and reduce the triglyceride and cholesterol level. Therefore, Kasly Danshen Plus Capsule is highly recommended to diabetes complication patient.

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Descriptions

These products are modern day Chinese herbal drugs which vary in their various functions. Many of these products are effective in Asthma, Bronchial infection, viral and bacterial infections, stress, body immunity, skin irritations, liver & kidney diseases, diabetes, infertility, tumor & cancerous growth, ulcer, indigestion, joint & arthritic pain, fatigue while others are preventing diarrhea, infection, aging, as well as enhancing skin beauty.

There is something unique in all our products that makes it outstanding from all the other health products you must have tried, possibly worked on you as well. That uniqueness warrants the FDA, in approving lots of our products like the Cardiotonic pills, which now is known world wide for treatment of all signs of errors associated with coronary and heart diseases. In some other country, it could be seen bearing another name like the Danshen Pills.

The world zeal to know what our Kings capsule is all about still amazes me. It gives the man a realistic rebuild of his masculinity and leaves him feeling good about himself, henceforth. The confidence he lost after all the drugs ingested, he gains in less than a week’s treatment and he is finally strengthened and attested okay after 89 days full treatment. He will never suffer impotency again or fell less that a man ever in his life and still having our uniqueness attached, he is not broken.

We refuse to accept that the women are the inferiors amongst the genre. On my opinion they still remain the smartest and most beautiful of God’s creatures. That is why we have taken the pains to eradicate you box of make-ups and loads of facial beauty creams on your shelves, which has in most cases not even worked but rather demolished the streaming cells beneath the skin. We have created a consortium and we call it Phytoestrogen capsules. They transform a woman back to the look alike of Eve, when God first created her and placed her in the Garden. In just the first two weeks of utility, an amazing satisfaction is attained, in the long run; the completeness of a woman is restored.

No there are more of our products ranging from natural antibiotics to nutritious multivitamins and finally the unique blow on HIV control drug, the A1 capsule.

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Cream

Yes there is! And you can get it here! This progesterone cream phytoestrogens product shown below combines THREE natural substances - natural progesterone and the phytoestrogen herbs black cohosh and chaste tree - into one product for women.

The prefix "phyto" simply means that it originated from a plant, so phytoestrogen is defined as a plant substance with estrogen-like qualities.

As you may know, using a progesterone cream phytoestrogens supplement can help replace the female hormones that are frequently deficient.

Any time in a woman's life from age 30 up, the body's normal production of progesterone and estrogen can begin faltering or fluctuating, resulting in hormone imbalance and premenopause symptoms. Using progesterone cream phytoestrogens can eliminate many of these symptoms.

After menopause, progesterone levels fall to zero, following the cessation of ovulation. Using a progesterone cream phytoestrogens product is an easy and healthy way to reduce or eliminate menopause and post menopause symptoms.

Learn more about hormone imbalance for an overall view of how hormone imbalance produces premenopause and menopause symptoms and the different functions of both progesterone and estrogen in the woman's body.

The books in the Women's Health Bookstore below have information on natural progesterone cream phytoestrogens and balancing your hormones without using synthetic drugs.

Women Health Bookstore - review the list of women's health titles.

Go to the WOMEN'S HEALTH BOOKSTORE! PROTECT YOUR HEALTH with vital information about osteoporosis, breast cancer, HRT, thinning scalp hair, increasing unwanted facial hair, depression, endometriosis, PMS, higher blood pressure, weight gain, unneeded hysterectomy and miscarriage.

If a woman's normal estrogen production fluctuates - sometimes too high, other times too low - the result can be menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and PMS.

The herb "black cohosh" has been used by Native American women for centuries, and by European women for the last forty years.

When using the progesterone cream phytoestrogens product, the body receives relief from hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings - Naturally!

During menopause, there is a radical change: the production of estrogen decreases to 40 or 60 percent of what it was, and the production of progesterone drops to zero.

This creates an unpleasant physical imbalance, which leads to the menopausal symptoms many women experience.

Many diets are deficient in phytoestrogens, which are found in fiber rich foods such as fruits and vegetables. Make the effort to cook healthier meals and to include more vegetables in daily meal planning.

Balance your own hormones!

The progesterone cream phytoestrogen product formulated by Dr. Janet Zand, OMD, L.Ac., contains BOTH natural progesterone and black cohosh.

This section below includes the Zand's products that contain natural progesterone and black cohosh.

This is a progesterone cream phytoestrogens product that has been formulated with natural progesterone, black cohosh, wild yam, and vitamin E to help you bring hormone balance to your body.

Progesterone is the other hormone that can help a woman restore hormone balance and eliminate most menopausal symptoms. Usethe link below to check out high-quality recommended suppliers of "bio-identical" natural progesterone cream.

Estrogen and progesterone need each other! And you need both!

Natural progesterone cream is "bio-identical", which means that natural hormones are safer, more effective and have greater protective benefits.

These "phytoestrogens" (plant estrogens) are extracted from plant sources and are structurally similar to estrogen. They convert in the body to "estriol", which is the safest of the estrogens. To review the section of other "phytoestrogens" or natural estrogen products, go to the natural estrogen section.

The three main estrogens in the body are estradiol, estrone, and estriol. In excess, estradiol can cause cancer...the safest estrogen is estriol.

Supplementation with the natural estrogen "estriol" is recommended by Harvard-trained physician Dr. John R. Lee.

When do you need natural estrogen supplementation?

Well, the most common menopause symptoms that can indicate the need for natural estrogen supplementation are hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness. Visit the "Natural Estrogen" suppliers and products.

No matter which natural product you use - progesterone cream phytoestrogen, natural progesterone, and natural estrogen - your body will enjoy the results!

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What is it?

Soy Isoflavone

(500mg x 90)

The well-balanced estrogen leads to the healthy and beautiful life of females. Low levels of estrogen causes skin laxity, menstrual turbulence, low sexual desire, loss of emotions etc. So females have to maintain a balanced estrogen level in order to keep good health and to prevent aging and Tasly Phytoestrogen Capsule is the best choice

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MAKING WOMEN LIFE HEALTHIER

What do women need? Women need a healthy life with well-balanced hormone levels especially in estrogen. Estrogen is one of the most essential hormones, and playing an important role in women’s life.
What could hormonal imbalance lead to?Hormonal imbalance could lead to premenstrual and post menopausal symptoms. Like anxiety, irritability, insomnia, soreness of breast, mood changes, skin changes, loss of sexual drive etc. Child birth brings a drop of hormones that leads to many unbearable symptoms in women’s life which are of being depression, irritability, headache, insomnia, loss of appetite, weight gain, fatigue etc.

What is Phytoestrogen?Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring plant hormones. They mimic the human estrogens by binding to its receptor sites.What does Tasly Phytoestrogen do?Tasly Phytoestrogen helps balancing women hormone level,, thus giving symptomatic relief. Giving an alternative for women who are unable to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which leads to many diseases. Improving menopausal symptoms and preventing diseases like osteoporosis, heart disease and some hormone related cancers.

Who is prone to take Tasly Phytoestrogen?Woman who is going through menopause, having premenstrual symptoms, after childbirth and having hormonal imbalance is prone to take Tasly Phytoestrogen।It comes in combination with Paeoniflorin, which has significant effect on regulating blood circulation and promoting kidney function। Different minerals and vitamins help maintaining healthy skin, immune system and body metabolism। It is totally natural with no side effects।What changes can Tasly Phytoestrogen bring in women’s body?

After 7 days administration: sleep meliorate, vagina secretion increase and purge

After 15 days administration: mood stabilizes, skin becomes smooth and lustrous, menopause syndromes reduce or disappear।

After 30 days administration: weight loses, color of nipples and mammary areola becomes light, waist and leg ache alleviate।

Ingredients: Soy Isoflavone, Magnesium Stearate, Radix Paeoniae Alba Extract, Polythene Pyrrolidone, Starch, etc.Specifications: 300mg×100 tabetsDosage: two to three tablets

Phytoestrogens, sometimes called "dietary estrogens", are a diverse group of naturally occurring non steroidal plant compounds that, because of their structural similarity with estradiol (17-β-estradiol), have the ability to cause estrogenic  or/and antiestrogenic effects.

Chemical structures of the most common phytoestrogens found in plants (top and middle) compared with estrogen (bottom) found in animals.

Their name comes from phyto = plant and estrogen = estrus (period of fertility for female mammals) + gen = to generate.

The similarities, at molecular level, of estrogens and phytoestrogens allow them to mildly mimic and sometimes act as antagonists of estrogen. Phytoestrogens were first observed in 1926   but it was unknown if they could have any effect in human or animal metabolism. In the 1940s it was noticed for the first time that red clover  (a phytoestrogens-rich plant) pastures had effects on the fertility of grazing sheep. Researchers are exploring the nutritional role of these substances in the regulation of cholesterol, and the maintenance of proper bone density post-menopause. Evidence is accruing that phytoestrogens may have protective action against diverse health disorders such as prostate, breast, bowel, and other cancers, cardiovascular disease, brain function disorders and osteoporosis,though there is no evidence to support their use in alleviating the symptoms of menopause.

Phytoestrogens cannot be considered as nutrients given that the lack of these in diet doesn't produce any characteristic deficiency syndrome, nor do they participate in any essential biological function.

A COT draft report from the UK Food Standards Agency presents an update of methods for a more accurate analysis of phytoestrogen content in plants and food, concluding that research in recent years is more reliable than previous studies.

FOOD SOURCES

According to a study by Canadian researchers about the content of nine common phytoestrogens in a Western diet, foods with the highest relative phytoestrogen content were nuts and oilseeds, followed by soy products, cereals and breads, legumes, meat products, and other processed foods that may contain soy, vegetables, fruits, alcoholic, and nonalcoholic beverages. 

Flax seed and other oilseeds contained the highest total phytoestrogen content, followed by soy bean and tofu.The highest concentrations of Isoflavones are found in soy bean and soy bean products followed by legumes, whereas lignans are the primary source of phytoestrogen found in nuts and oilseeds (e.g. flax) and also found in cereals, legumes, fruits and vegetables.

Phytoestrogen content varies in different foods, and may vary significantly within the same group of foods (e.g. soy beverages, tofu) depending on processing mechanisms and type of soy bean used.  Legumes (in particular soybeans), whole grain cereals, and some seeds are high in phytoestrogen. A more comprehensive list of foods known to contain phytoestrogens includes: soy beans, tofu, tempeh, soy beverages, linseed (flax), sesame seeds, wheat, berries, oats, barley, dried beans, lentils, yams, rice, alfalfa, mung beans, apples, carrots, pomegranates, wheat germ, ricebran, soy linseed bread, ginseng, hops bourbon and beer, fennel and anise.

An epidemiological study of women in the United States found that the dietary intake of phytoestrogens in healthy post-menopausal Caucasian women is less than one milligram daily.

MECHANISM OF ACTION

Phytoestrogens exert their effects primarily through binding to the estrogen receptor (ER).  There are two variants of the estrogen receptor, alpha (ER-α) and beta (ER-β) and many phytoestrogen display somewhat higher affinity for ER-β compared to ER-α.

The key structural elements that enable phytoestrogens to bind with high affinity to estrogen receptors and display estradiol-like effects are:

• The phenolic ring that is indispensable for binding to estrogen receptor
• The ring of isoflavones mimicking a ring of estrogens at the receptors binding site
• Low molecular weight similar to estrogens (MW=272)
• Distance between two hydroxyl groups at the isoflavones nucleus similar to that occurring in estradiol
• Optimal hydroxylation pattern

In addition to interaction with ERs, phytoestrogens may also modulate the concentration of endogenous estrogens by binding or inactivating some enzymes and may affect the bioavailability of sex hormones by binding or stimulating the synthesis of sex hormone binding globuline (SHBG).

STRUCTURE

Phytoestrogens mainly belong to a large group of substituted phenolic compounds known as flavonoids: the coumestans, prenylated flavonoids and isoflavones are three of the most active in estrogenic effects in this class. The best-researched are isoflavones, which are commonly found in soy and red clover. Lignans have also been identified as phytoestrogens, although they are not flavonoids. Mycoestrogens have similar structures and effects, but are not components of plants, these are mold metabolites of Fusarium, a fungus that is frequently found in pastures as well as in alfalfa  and clover. Although mycoestrogens are rarely taken into account in discussions about phytoestrogens, these are the compounds that initially generated the interest on the topic

EFFECTS

Estrogen is one of the essential hormones in a woman's body. It's effective for a woman's posture, fertility and menses.

Well balanced estrogen enhances the health and beauty of a woman. Lack of estrogen causes skin looseness, hair loss, mood swings, menses foul up, lack of sexual drive, listlessness, constipation and infertility.

To avoid the above consequences, it is advisable for women who are 35 years and above to reinforce their level of estrogen.

Tasly Phytoestrogen is vital for maintaining a healthy pregnancy, for menopause, Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT), and fertility.

Tasly phytoestrogen is a natural nutritional supplement with no side-effects. It can complement estrogen and prevent aging. Soy Isoflavone the main ingredients of Tasly Phytoestrogen, has passed the safety accreditation certificate.

Function of Estrogen, one kind of female hormone, is not substitutive. The well-balanced estrogen leads to the healthy and beautiful life of females.

Low levels of estrogen causes skin laxity, menstrual turbulence, low sexual desire, loss of emotions etc. So females have to maintain a balanced estrogen level in order to keep good health and to prevent aging and Tasly Phytoestrogen Capsule is the best choice.

After 7 days administration: sleep meliorate, vagina secretion increase and easier faeces excretion

After 15 days administration: mood stabilizes, skin becomes smooth and lustrous, menopause syndromes reduce or disappear.

After 30 days administration: weight loss, color of nipples and mammary areola become light, waist and leg ache alleviates.

Ingredients: Soy Isoflavone, Magnesium Stearate, Radix Paeoniae Alba Extract, Polythene Pyrrolidone, Starch, etc.
Specifications: 500mg X 90 tabets

Dosage: 2-3 tablets, two times per day with water.

Nutritional information: 0.602 g Soy Isoflavone 1.110 g Paeoniflorin per 100g

QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
Tasly phytoestrogen is a natural nutritional supplement with no side-effects. It can complement estrogen and prevent aging. Soy Isoflavone the main ingredients of Tasly Phytoestrogen, has passed the safety accreditation certificate.


Function of Oestrogen, one kind of female hormone, is not substitutive. The well-balanced estrogen leads to the healthy and beautiful life of females. Low levels of estrogen causes skin laxity, menstrual turbulence, low sexual desire, loss of emotions etc. So females have to maintain a balanced estrogen level in order to keep good health and to prevent aging and Tasly Phytoestrogen Capsule is the best choice. 


After 7 days administration: sleep meliorate, vagina secretion increase and easier feces excretion


After 15 days administration: mood stabilizes, skin becomes smooth and lustrous, menopause syndromes reduce or disappear.


After 30 days administration: weight loss, color of nipples and mammary areola become light, waist and leg ache alleviates.


Ingredients: 

• Soy Isoflavone, 
• Magnesium Stearate, 
• Radix Paeoniae Alba Extract, 
• Polythene Pyrrolidone, 
• Starch, etc.

Specifications: 
500mg X 90 tabets
Dosage: 
2-3 tablets, two times per day with water.


Nutritional information: 
0.602 g Soy Isoflavone 1.110 g Paeoniflorin per 100g

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Menopause

Menopause is something that almost every woman is dreading. Women know that at the onset of menopause, the aging process starts to accelerate. Aside from this, multitudes of symptoms also go with this undesirable phase in a woman's life. No woman in her right mind will welcome hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, hair loss, dry skin, mood swings, night sweats, decline in sexual libido, weight gain, vaginal dryness, and many other signs of menopause.

Another problem with menopause is that the main treatment that will help manage drastic hormonal changes, which is the root cause of all menopausal symptoms enumerated above, may bring about serious side effects, including increased risk in developing ovarian, breast and other types of cancer. As a result, majority of women opt to just suffer in silence for fear of the numerous adverse effects linked to the use of Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT), which is believed to be the best way to keep a woman's estrogen levels in check.

Actually, you don't have to suffer the symptoms of menopause. There are a lot of alternative treatments to HRT that are available in the market. In fact, many of the things that can help you deal with your menopausal symptoms can be found in your kitchen, pantry, supermarket, or on the Internet. You really do not have to climb the steepest mountain or cross a raging river just to find your menopause cures. Just read on and discover the role of phytoestrogens in helping you survive your menopause woes.

Phytoestrogens Unveiled as mentioned earlier, almost all the menopausal symptoms that a woman undergoes are due to the dramatic fall in the levels of estrogen, the female sex hormone. Thus, it is safe to say that the best way to manage menopausal problems is by finding a means to maintain levels of the said sex hormone to as normal as possible. Since the synthetically created Hormone Replacement Therapy has a lot of side effects, it is best to look for natural sources of estrogen substitutes.

One estrogen replacement that comes from nature's bounty is phytoestrogen. This natural plant compound has a very similar structure with the female sex hormone so it can help balance the effect of the dwindling supply of estrogen in menopausal women. Moreover, phytoestrogens also have antiviral and antibacterial properties so they can help in giving women in their fifties their much needed immune system boost.

The effectiveness of phytoestrogens was highlighted by studies showing that Japanese and Asian women are more able to cope with menopausal symptoms than their Western counterparts. Studies have shown that the regular diet of Asian women, particularly the Japanese, is high in phytoestrogens. Aside from helping minimize menopausal symptoms, specifically, night sweating and hot flashes, phytoestrogens are also believed to aid in bringing down women's risk of developing breast, ovarian and other gender-related cancers.

Phytoestrogen-rich Food the most common types of phytoestrogens are lignans, coumestans, and isoflavonoids. You will not have a problem looking for natural sources of this plant compound because over 300 foods contain this substance.

Lignan-rich food sources include soybeans, cereals, bran, rye, flaxseeds, and several types of berries, broccoli, pumpkin seeds and other foods that are high in fiber. Aside from helping with menopause problems, lignin is also a popular antioxidant.

The top dietary sources of isoflavonoids are soy products and soybeans. This type of phytoestrogen can also be found in beans, particularly those that come from the legume family. Aside from menopause, many studies are being conducted on the usefulness of isoflavonoids against dementia, postpartum depression and even certain types of cancer.

Pinto beans, split beans, alfalfa, soybean sprouts, lima beans and clover sprouts are just some of the foods that are rich in coumestans. This type of phytoestrogen, which share many similarities in structure with isoflavonoids, also has anti-cancer properties.

One way to get the right amount of phytoestrogen you need to aid in minimizing the effects of menopause is by taking natural supplements that contain phytoestrogen. One product that contains the right amount of this natural plant compound is Zalestra. Visit www.Zalestra.com for more details about this supplement.

Natural though it may be, for many women the menopause is a time of experiencing a variety of symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, low libido and emotional sensitivity. As you approach menopause, it's not unusual to gain weight which can be difficult to shed. Natural remedies used for thousands of years can be especially useful during the menopause to help rebalance the bodies’ hormone system and bring relief.

Phytoestrogen: The Sensational Substance against Menopausal Symptoms

Menopause is something that almost every woman is dreading. Women know that at the onset of menopause, the aging process starts to accelerate. Aside from this, multitudes of symptoms also go with this undesirable phase in a woman's life. No woman in her right mind will welcome hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, hair loss, dry skin, mood swings, night sweats, decline in sexual libido, weight gain, vaginal dryness, and many other signs of menopause.

Another problem with menopause is that the main treatment that will help manage drastic hormonal changes, which is the root cause of all menopausal symptoms enumerated above, may bring about serious side effects, including increased risk in developing ovarian, breast and other types of cancer. As a result, majority of women opt to just suffer in silence for fear of the numerous adverse effects linked to the use of Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT), which is believed to be the best way to keep a woman's estrogen levels in check.

Actually, you don't have to suffer the symptoms of menopause. There are a lot of alternative treatments to HRT that are available in the market. In fact, many of the things that can help you deal with your menopausal symptoms can be found in your kitchen, pantry, supermarket, or on the Internet. You really do not have to climb the steepest mountain or cross a raging river just to find your menopause cures. Just read on and discover the role of phytoestrogens in helping you survive your menopause woes.

As mentioned earlier, almost all the menopausal symptoms that a woman undergoes are due to the dramatic fall in the levels of estrogen, the female sex hormone. Thus, it is safe to say that the best way to manage menopausal problems is by finding a means to maintain levels of the said sex hormone to as normal as possible. Since the synthetically created Hormone Replacement Therapy has a lot of side effects, it is best to look for natural sources of estrogen substitutes.

One estrogen replacement that comes from nature's bounty is phytoestrogen. This natural plant compound has a very similar structure with the female sex hormone so it can help balance the effect of the dwindling supply of estrogen in menopausal women. Moreover, phytoestrogens also have antiviral and antibacterial properties so they can help in giving women in their fifties their much needed immune system boost.

The effectiveness of phytoestrogens was highlighted by studies showing that Japanese and Asian women are more able to cope with menopausal symptoms than their Western counterparts. Studies have shown that the regular diet of Asian women, particularly the Japanese, is high in phytoestrogens. Aside from helping minimize menopausal symptoms, specifically, night sweating and hot flashes, phytoestrogens are also believed to aid in bringing down women's risk of developing breast, ovarian and other gender-related cancers.

Phytoestrogen-rich Food

The most common types of phytoestrogens are lignans, coumestans, and isoflavonoids. You will not have a problem looking for natural sources of this plant compound because over 300 foods contain this substance.

Lignan-rich food sources include soybeans, cereals, bran, rye, flaxseeds, several types of berries, broccoli, pumpkin seeds and other foods that are high in fiber. Aside from helping with menopause problems, lignin is also a popular antioxidant.

The top dietary sources of isoflavonoids are soy products and soybeans. This type of phytoestrogen can also be found in beans, particularly those that come from the legume family. Aside from menopause, many studies are being conducted on the usefulness of isoflavonoids against dementia, postpartum depression and even certain types of cancer.

Pinto beans, split beans, alfalfa, soybean sprouts, lima beans and clover sprouts are just some of the foods that are rich in coumestans. This type of phytoestrogen, which share many similarities in structure with isoflavonoids, also has anti-cancer properties.

One way to get the right amount of phytoestrogen you need to aid in minimizing the effects of menopause is by taking natural supplements that contain phytoestrogen. One product that contains the right amount of this natural plant compound is Zalestra. Visit www.Zalestra.com for more details about this supplement.

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Brief exposee

In human beings, phytoestrogens are readily absorbed, circulate in plasma and are excreted in the urine. Metabolic influence is different from that of grazing animals due to the differences between ruminant versus monogastric digestive systems.

Read on effects in

1. Man
2. Female
3. Infants

In the last few years, there has been a great deal of research into the possible beneficial effects of phytoestrogens in both diabetes and coronary heart disease.

The use of phytoestrogens (as soy protein) in fast food meals and other processed foods as a low-cost substitute for meat products may lead to excessive consumption of isoflavonoids by fast food eaters. A research team at the Queen's University in Belfast, in a review article, speculate that such intake may lead to a slight decrease in male fertility, including a decrease in reproductive capability if isoflavones are taken in excess during childhood.

In theory, exposure to high levels of phytoestrogens in males could alter their hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. However, studies have shown that such a hormonal effect is minor. 

Isoflavones supplementation has no effect in sperm concentration, count or motility and show no changes in testicular or ejaculate volume.  Phytoestrogens may have health benefits for males.

"Researchers are studying if phytoestrogens can prevent prostate cancer".

There are conflicting studies, and it is unclear if phytoestrogens have any effect on the cause or prevention of cancer in females.  

Epidemiological studies showed a protective effect against breast cancer.  In vitro studies concluded that females with current or past breast cancer should be aware of the risks of potential tumor growth when taking soy products, as they can stimulate the growth of estrogen receptor-positive cells in vitro. 

The potential for tumor growth was found related only with small concentration of genistein and protective effects were found with larger concentrations of the same phytoestrogen.

A 2006 review article stated the opinion that not enough information is available, and that even if isoflavones have mechanisms to inhibit tumor growth, in vitro results justify the need to evaluate, at cellular level, the impact of isoflavones on breast tissue in females at high risk for breast cancer.

A Cochrane Review of the use of phytoestrogens to relieve the vasomotor symptoms of menopause (hot flashes) demonstrated that there was no evidence to suggest any benefit to their use.

HRT may also be effective at reversing the effects of aging on muscle. A future aim is to target therapy to molecular mechanisms that work specifically in selected tissues.

Some studies have found that some concentrations of isoflavones may have effects on intestinal cells. At low doses, genistein acted as a weak estrogen and stimulated cell growth; at high doses, it inhibited proliferation and altered cell cycle dynamics. This biphasic response correlates with how genistein is thought to exert its effects.

Some reviews express the opinion that more research is needed to answer the question of what effect phytoestrogens may have on infants, but their authors did not find any adverse effects. Multiple studies conclude there are no adverse effects in human growth, development, or reproduction as a result of the consumption of soy-based infant formula compared to conventional cow-milk formula.  While it should be noted that all infant formulas are inferior to human milk, soy formula presents no more risk than cow-milk formula.

One of these studies, published at the Journal of Nutrition,  concludes that:
"...there is no clinical concerns with respect to nutritional adequacy, sexual development, neurobehavioral development, immune development, or thyroid disease. SBIFs provide complete nutrition that adequately supports normal infant growth and development. FDA has accepted SBIFs as safe for use as the sole source of nutrition"

Clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics state: "although isolated soy protein-based formulas may be used to provide nutrition for normal growth and development, there are few indications for their use in place of cow milk-based formula.
These indications include

• (a) for infants with galactosemia and hereditary lactase deficiency (rare) and
•  (b) in situations in which a vegetarian diet is preferred.

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Friends or Foes?

1. Can Plant Hormones Help Women in Menopause?

2. Do They Affect Breast Cancer?

Phytoestrogens are weak hormones found in many plants. They are currently being promoted, sometimes in highly refined forms, for relief of the symptoms of menopause. Are they safe? Can they promote breast cancer?

We know that increased exposure to hormones -- such as those used in the cattle industry, those given to women during menopause, those taken by women engaged in hi-tech pregnancy efforts, and even those naturally produced by our own bodies -- increases our risk of being diagnosed with cancer, especially breast cancer. And many believe that hormone-like chemicals -- xenoestrogens -- increasingly found in our food and water, contribute to cancer as well. Doesn't that imply that phytoestrogens will increase cancer risk too?

Virtually everything we eat -- grains, beans, nuts, seeds, seed oils, berries, fruits, vegetables, and roots -- contains phytoestrogens. Scientists measuring the amount of phytoestrogen break-down by-products in the urine of healthy women found that those with the least were four times more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than with the most. Phytoestrogens actually appear to protect tissues from the cancer-causing effects of xenoestrogens and other hormonal pollutants..

This seems simple -- eat more phytoestrogens, be healthier -- and it is, so long as we restrict ourselves to eating plants. But when the difference between food and medicine is disregarded, when phytoestrogens are isolated and concentrated, sold to us in pills and candy bars, then the equation changes: phytoestrogens become dangerous hormones, quite capable of promoting cancer.

To get the greatest benefit from phytoestrogenic foods and herbs remember:

1. Isolated phytoestrogens are not as safe as those "in matrix."

2. To make use of plant hormones, you need active, healthy gut flora.

3. Herbs and foods rich in phytoestrogens need to be used in different ways.

4. Phytoestrogens may have different effects on women who do not have their ovaries.

1. Plants contain many types of phytoestrogens; additionally, they contain minerals and other constituents which help our bodies modify the phytoestrogens and so we can use them safely. Red clover, for instance, is mineral-rich and contains all four of the major types of phytoestrogens: lignans, coumestans, isoflavones, and resorcylic acid lactones. It is the world's best-known anti-cancer herb. In general, foods and herbs rich in phytoestrogens, with the possible exception of licorice, show anti-cancer abilities. Isoflavone, however, when isolated (usually from soy) has the opposite effect: In the lab it encourages the growth of breast cancer cells. (Endnote 32 in New Menopausal Years).
2.  Plant hormones, including most phytoestrogens, can't be used by humans. But we can convert them into ones we can use -- with the help of our gut bacteria. When women take antibiotics, their excretion of phytoestrogens plummets. Get your gut flora going by eating more yogurt, miso, unpasteurized sauerkraut, homemade beers and wines, picked-by-your-own-hands-and- unwashed fruits and salads, sourdough bread, and whey-fermented vegetables. (See Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon for whey-fermented vegetable recipes.)
3. Plants which are exceptionally rich in phytoestrogens are regarded as powerful herbal medicines. Plants which are good sources of phytoestrogens are regarded as foods. While food can certainly be our medicine -- a practice I advocate -- it is also true that medicines are more dangerous than foods. Foods rich in phytoestrogens are different than medicinal herbs rich in phytoestrogens. They have different places in my life. I eat phytoestrogenic foods daily in quantity I use phytoestrogenic food-like herbs regularly but not daily and in moderate quantity. I take phytoestrogenic herbs rarely, usually in small amounts and for a limited time.Phytoestrogenic foods are the basis for a healthy diet and a long life. The first food listed is the highest in phytoestrogens. The best diet contains not just one but many choices from each list:Whole grains (rye, oats, barley, millet, rice, wheat, corn) Edible seeds (buckwheat, sesame, sunflower, pumpkin, amaranth, and quinoa) Beans (yellow split peas, black turtle beans, baby limas, Anasazi beans, red kidney beans, red lentils, soy beans)Leafy greens and seaweed (parsley, nettle, kelp, cabbage, broccoli, kale, collards, lamb's quarter)Fruits (olives, cherries, grapes, apples, pears, peaches, plums, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, salmon berries, apricots, crab apples, quinces, rosehips, blueberries)Olive oil and seed oilsGarlic, onions and their relatives leeks, chives, scallions, ramps, shallotThe exceptions to the rule that plants don't contain human hormones: French beans, rice, apple seeds, licorice, and pomegranate seeds contain the “weak” estrogen estrone.Phytoestrogenic food-like herbs are generally considered longevity tonics. For optimum effect, use only one from the list below and to stick with it for at least three months.Citrus peel, dandelion leaves and/or roots, fenugreek seeds, flax seeds, green tea, hops, red clover, red wine.Phytoestrogenic herbs are usually too powerful for long-term use. From the list below (which is in alphabetical order), it is safest to use only one herb at a time, and use it only when needed, although that may mean daily use for several months. More information about these herbs, including specific dosages and cautions, is in New Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way.Agave root, black cohosh root, black currant, black haw, chasteberries, cramp bark, dong quai root, devil's club root, false unicorn root, ginseng root, groundsel herb, licorice, liferoot herb, motherwort herb, peony root, raspberry leaves, rose family plants (most parts), sage leaves, sarsaparilla root, saw palmetto berried, wild yam root, yarrow blossoms.
4. Most of the warnings about phytoestrogenic herbs center on their proven ability to thicken the uterine wall in animals that have had their ovaries removed. This could encourage cancer, just as taking ERT encourages cancer of the uterus by stimulating cell growth. Women without ovaries are probably safe eating phytoestrogenic foods, but may want to use phytoestrogenic herbs -- especially ginseng, dong quai, licorice, red clover, and wild yam -- in small amounts and only for short periods.

 Phytoestrogens can be our friends. In a world that seems increasingly hostile and threatening, green allies offer us ways to stay safe and healthy, so long as we use them with wisdom and honor.

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Soybeans

Soybeans and products made from them contain isoflavonoid phytoestrogens, chemicals that behave like the female hormone estrogen in the human body. Soy phytoestrogens may improve a person's cardiovascular health, reduce menopausal symptoms and improve bone health. Research studies find conflicting results when studying whether the phytoestrogens in soy increase a woman's risk for breast cancer.

Types

1. Soy isoflavonoid phytoestrogens activate in people who eat foods containing soybeans, soy supplements and other soy products. Eating edamame, a popular preparation of steamed soybeans, sometimes served salted and in their pods, nourishes the body with isoflavonoid phytoestrogens. Soy milk, tofu, vegetarian meat and cheese substitutes made with soy, and soy flour all supply phytoestrogens. As a substitute for or addition to eating soy-based foods, soy supplements in the form of capsules or powders supply phytoestrogens.

Significance

2. Declining levels of the female hormone estrogen in post-menopausal women are responsible for the increasing risks of heart disease and osteoporosis women face as they age. Women going through menopause and experiencing lowered estrogen levels experience uncomfortable symptoms such as vaginal dryness and hot flashes. Unfortunately, a common treatment for these effects, post-menopause estrogen replacement therapy, increases the risk of breast cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, stroke, blood clots and other health conditions. Post-menopausal women supplement their diets with soy to avoid the side effects of hormone replacement therapy. Other women report an improvement in PMS symptoms and even breast growth while taking soy. Some evidence suggests soy as a boost for fertility.

Effects

3. Scientists do not fully understand the effects of soy phytoestrogens on a woman's body. According to the Cornell University Sprecher Institute for Comparative Cancer Research, studies report soy phytoestrogens both increasing and decreasing breast cancer risks. Research in both animals and humans suggests supplementation with soy improves cholesterol levels and artery function, possibly reducing the risk of heart disease. After menopause, the estrogen-like effect of soy may reduce a woman's risk of osteoporosis. Substituting soy protein for animal protein results in a lower-calorie diet, thereby encouraging weight loss.

Theories/Speculation

4. Asian women who consume diets naturally high in soy products experience milder menopause symptoms and have lower rates of breast cancer than women in the United States. Those statistics cause researchers to investigate the potential benefits of soy on women's health. Scientists plan further study to confirm whether phytoestrogens improve health, and at what doses.

Warning

5. Because of the estrogen-like effects, soy phytoestrogens may interact with estrogen-containing medicines such as hormone replacement therapy or the birth control pill. Check with a doctor before adding any dietary supplements. A woman who is pregnant or breast-feeding should not take soy phytoestrogens. Report any allergic reactions after eating soy products or taking soy supplements to a doctor. Breast cancer survivors should avoid soy supplements until further research rules out a link between soy and breast cancer risk. Men taking large doses of phytoestrogens may experience breast growth or lowered testosterone.

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