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Soy and Menopause
Research has shown that populations reporting
less severe menopause symptoms eat more soy. Researchers are investigating
whether isoflavones, natural substances found in soy, decrease common problems
associated with menopause.
- Bowman Gray Medical
School showed twenty grams of soy a day decreased hot flashes
- the University of Illinois
showed a significant increase in bone density after six months of a
high soy diet
- 60 grams of soy protein
daily for three months reduced the number of hot flashes by 45 percent
- soy consumption reduced
the severity of hot flashes by about 20 percent
- Asian women are one-third
less likely than women in the United States to report problems with
menopause
Soy can be a nutritious addition to a healthy
diet. Soy food is known to lower cholesterol levels
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Soy
food
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Amount
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Protein
grams
/serving
|
Isoflavones
mg
/serving
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| Soybeans,
uncooked |
1/2
cup
|
34
|
176
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| Roasted
soybeans |
1/2
cup
|
30
|
167
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| Soy flour |
1/4
cup
|
7
|
44
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| Textured
soy protein, cooked |
1/2
cup
|
11
|
35
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| Green
soybeans, uncooked |
1/2
cup
|
16
|
70
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| Soy Milk |
1
cup
|
4-10
|
20
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| Tempeh,
uncooked |
4
oz.
|
20
|
60
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| Tofu,
uncooked |
4
oz
|
8-13
|
38
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| Soy isolate,
dry |
1
oz
|
24
|
57
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| Soy concentrate |
1
oz
|
17
|
12
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Soy foods are available at most grocery and specialty
food stores.
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Source
Naturals Genistein Soy Complex, 1000 mg,
Tablets, 240 tablets
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Native
Remedies Complete Menopause Program for Menopause and PMS Relief
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Pomology
Menopause Formula Capsules, 60-count Bottle
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I.M.
Healthy Soy Nut Butter, Original Chunky, 15-Ounce Plastic Jars
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NOW
Foods
Soy Isoflavones

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SOYJOY
Bar, Berry, 1.06-Ounce Bars (Pack of 24)
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Soy
Wraps Assortment 5 Full Size Sheet
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GeniSoy Soy Protein Bar, Obsession Fudge Cookies & Cream, 12 Bars
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