Isoflavones can be found in chickpeas and soy products, Flaxsees or linseed are high in liganes, and resorcyclic acid can be found in grain products contaminated with certain fungi, especially Fusarum, which should not be part of your normal diet. Phytoestrogens bind weakly to estrogen receptors and can produce estrogen-like responses. Several human studies have shown that appropriate dosage of phytoestrogen can reduce hot flashes in some women. Furthermore, it has been postulated that the low breast cancer rate among Asian women can be contributed to the estrogen-receptor blocking effect of plant derived estrogens on breast tissue. The soy consumption is especially high in Japan reaching up to 200mg daily.
Some companies even offer capsules containing isoflavones and other phytoestrogens.
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