Does Soy Include Estrogen?
Yes and no. Soy does not contain estradiol, the form of estrogen that the body uses, but contains a sterol or cholesterol-derived chemical called an isoflavone, which leads to estrogen and estradiol formation in the body. It is isoflavone found in the foods of soy products that contribute to the estrogen-like benefits. TOP What are some benefits of soy isoflavones that are now being studied? Control of Hot Flashes: Menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, headaches, and fatigue have shown enormous improvements with regular soy diet. For instance, women from Asian countries with a traditionally high soy-based diet are known for having less hot flashes, fatigue and headaches. Whereas Asian diets usually comprise of up to 30-40 mg of soy a day, the American diet comprises of less than 2 mg. TOP Relieve Vaginal Inadequacies: Vaginal dryness and thinning are common complaints for women as they age with estrogen diminishing through time. However, soy isoflavones help to increase the perimeno
