The phytoestrogens (plant chemicals) in soy may reduce severe and frequent menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats. They also help reduce loss of bone mineral density in postmenopausal women when used in conjunction with adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D.
Each Capsule Contains:
Soy Isoflavone Extract (Glycine max) (soybean) | 50mg
Total Isoflavones | 13.8mg AIE
Genistein/genistin compounds | 2.2mg AIE
*AIE: Aglycone Isoflavone Equivalents
Recommended dose for reduction of Bone Mineral density (BMd) loss (post-menopausal women): 6 capsules daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. take a few hours before or after taking other medications or health care products. Use for a minimum of 6 months to see beneficial effects. consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 1 year.
Recommended dose for reduction of Menopausal symptoms (menopausal and post-menopausal women): 7 capsules daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. take a few hours before or after taking other medications or health care products. Use for a minimum of 2 weeks to see beneficial effects. consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 1 year.
Caution
Ensure you are up-to-date on mammograms and gynecological evaluations prior to use. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a history of hormonal or gynecological disease, including ovarian cancer, endometriosis, and /or uterine fibroids, or if you have a liver disorder or develop liver-related symptoms (e.g., abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine) or are taking blood thinners or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) including thyroid hormone replacement therapy. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if you experience breast pain, discomfort and/or tenderness, or if you experience a recurrence of menstruation and/or uterine spotting. Do not use if you have or previously had breast cancer and/ or breast tumours or if you have a predisposition to breast cancer, as indicated by an abnormal mammogram and/or biopsy, or a family member with breast cancer. Keep out of the reach of children.
Allergy Information
Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs.
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Scheiber, Michael D., et al. "Dietary inclusion of whole soy foods results in significant reductions in clinical risk factors for osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease in normal postmenopausal women." Menopause 8.5 (2001): 384-392.
http://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/Abstract/2001/09000/Dietary_inclusion_of_whole_soy_foods_results_in.15.aspx
