This is believed to be because of soy isoflavones, chemicals found in soya foods that mimic the action of oestrogen within the body. The abundance of these in a typical Japanese diet leaves them ...

Soya contains isoflavones, which are anti-oxidants thought to protect the walls of arteries from damage from harmful chemicals called free radicals. It also contains a phytochemical substance ...

A type of phyto-oestrogen, isoflavones occur naturally in plants, including soya, and are similar to oestrogens in humans – the primary female sex hormones. For this reason, they’re suspected ...

In research published in March 2002 in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, menopausal women took a daily dose of 100 mg of soy isoflavones (an estrogen-like constituent of soy that appears to be ...

Numerous studies have shown that regular consumption of soya may contribute to heart health. Its natural compounds, like isoflavones, are believed to play a role in reducing bad cholesterol levels, ...

Here are the best foods for menopause. Soy is rich in isoflavones. Research has shown that high intake of soy from tofu, soya ...

Soya beans are a good source of isoflavones and it has long been remarked upon that in cultures where large amount of soya based foods are consumed, women suffer significantly fewer menopausal ...

A person needs to consistently consume between 40 and 70 milligrams (mg) per day, or an average of 50 mg per day, of isoflavones to produce health effects. In Asia, where soy products are a staple ...

This recipe of idli involves soybean along with rice and urad dal- which makes the whole recipe enriched with good protein. Add methi seeds and chana dal together in the bowl of urad dal. Soak the ...

Some evidence suggests that phytoestrogens – and in particular a type called isoflavones found in tofu, tempeh and soya milk – have a positive impact on menopause symptoms. One study found 85% ...

In a large bowl, toss chicken strips with toasted sesame oil and white pepper. Marinate for 10-15 minutes. Keep aside. 2. In a small bowl, stir together rice vinegar, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, ...

Objective: To update and expand The North American Menopause Society’s evidence-based position on nonhormonal management of menopause-associated vasomotor symptoms (VMS), previously a portion of ...