Benefits of Isoflavones in Menopause
Isoflavones give many health benefits to menopausal woman like
• Isoflavones relieves menopause symptoms
• Improves bone health
• Lowers cholesterol
• Lower cancer risk
Right strength of Isoflavones
100 is a clinically proven conclusion and the right strength of isoflavones
Clinical Evidence
“100mg Isoflavones is safe and effective alternative therapy for menopausal symptoms”
Obstet Gynecol.2002:99(3):389-94
“Isoflavones supplementation substantially reduces the frequency of hot flushes”
Obstet Gynecol.2001:Oct:98(4):702
“Isoflavone supplementation, 100 mg/day could not only prevent menopausal bone resorption but also increase BMD & decrease body fat”.
Clin Exp Pharmacol Phvsiol 2004:31 Suppl 2:S39-S41
“Isoflavones significantly reduced serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides”
Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 Feb;81(2):397-408
“100 mg Isoflavones increase BMD and decrease body fat concomitantly with BMI reduction and prevent osteoporosis in menopausal women”
Nutrition Journal 2005,1186/1475-2891-4-30
“100 mg Isoflavones prevent menopausal bone resorption, increase BMD and decrease body mass index”
Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology 2004; 31(2): S39
“100 mg Isoflavones offer benefits to the Cardiovascular system by reducing Cholesterol and LDL significantly”
Obstet Gynecol. 2002; 99(3):389-94
“Isoflavones significantly reduces total cholestrol, LDL, triglycerides and significantly increases HDL
Am J Cardiol, 2006 sep 1:98(5):633-40
“Isoflavones appear to have coronary benefits independent of cholesterol reduction”.
Eur J Clin Nutr 57: 940, 2003: Nutr 19:280,2003:
“Daily Supplementation of Soy isoflavones reduces Menopausal symptoms”.
Menopause 2012 Jul;19(7):791-8
Role of Micronutrients
Specific micronutrients reduce the body’s sensitivity to decreasing estrogen levels and thus reduces intensity and frequency of perimenopausal symptoms.
Clinical Evidence :
“Recent clinical evidence suggests that many of the menopausal problems can be considerably reduced and often resolved by optimizing the intake of specific nutrients”
“Value of micronutrient supplements in the prevention or correction of disorders
accompanying the menopause” Rev Fr Gynecol.Obstect 85(12): 702:1990”
The Internet Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics ISSN:1528-8439
Dr Suchitra Pandit Professor, Dept og Gyn&Obs,LTM Medical College Mumbai
Evaluation of the efficacy and tolerability of Micronutrient supplementation in treatment of Post Menopausal Symptoms.
Conclusion: Findings suggest that the multiple micronutrient supplements are effective in improving postmenopausal symptoms of hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia, depression, tiredness and for improving feeling of well-being,
“Vitamin E improves heat regulation capacity of the body and hence relieve the hot flushes”
“Vitamin E, A, C & Zinc maintains integrity and secretions of vaginal membrane”.
“Vitamin B6, Folic acid, Niacin & Magnesium reduces the anxiety and depression by controlling serotonin levels”
“Chromium, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin C, B6, & Vitamin B1 help control glucose balance’
“Low intake of folic acid, vitamin B6 & B12 have been demonstrated to be associated with Hyperhomocysteinemia (high levels of homocysteine), a potent and independent risk factor for CHD’
‘Magnesium, Copper, manganese, Zinc and other trace elements are essential for optimal bone matrix development and bone density sustenance in post menopausal woman.
J Am Coll Nutr, 1993. Aug:12(4): 384-9
Free radical fighters – Selenium, Vitamin E, C and A
• Reduces oxidative stress, so common with ageing and in menopausal women.
• Antioxidants help to prevent atherosclerosis.
