S-equol, the key ingredient in Equelle, is a plant-based, non-hormonal compound. It is produced through our patented soy germ fermentation process.
This process starts by extracting a small amount of soy germ from the bean, which is then added to the fermentation conditions and produces S-equol. Only small traces of soy compounds remain in the final Equelle product.
1 in 5 American women are able to produce S-equol in their own bodies after eating soy. Researchers have found that these women experience more mild menopause symptoms as a result. However, they are unable to produce enough S-equol to fully alleviate menopause symptoms and can still benefit from Equelle.