Solaray - Guaranteed Potency PhytoEstrogen - 120 Vegetarian Capsules
Solaray - PhytoEstrogen - 120 Vegetarian Capsules Solaray PhytoEstrogen dietary supplement is a highly advanced formula containing naturally-occurring plant compounds. Solaray PhytoEstrogen contains Non-GMO Soy, MexiYam, Black Cohosh, and Dong Quai. What are phytoestrogens? Phytoestrogens are a group of chemicals found in plants that can act like the hormone estrogen. Estrogen is a hormone necessary for childbearing and is involved with bone and heart health in women. (See BCERF Fact Sheet #10, What Factors Might Affect a Woman's Exposure to Estrogen). What foods contain phytoestrogens? More than 300 foods have been shown to contain phytoestrogens. Most food phytoestrogens are from one of three chemical classes, the isoflavonoids, the lignans or the coumestans. Isoflavonoid phytoestrogens are found in beans from the legume family; soybeans and soy products are the major dietary source of this type of phytoestrogens. Lignan phytoestrogens are found in high fiber foods such as cereal brans and beans; flaxseeds contain large amounts of lignans. The coumestan phytoestrogens are found in various beans such as split peas, pinto beans, and lima beans; alfalfa and clover sprouts are the foods with the highest amounts of coumestans. In addition, animal and cellular studies of soy phytoestrogens have generated both enthusiasm and concern.