Saturday, February 11, 2017

Things To Know Regarding Soy Products For Menopause Relief

By Mayra Horner


When ladies are 45 years and above they are faced by various complications. Though some do not, majority of women undergo through menopause stage where they are forced to fight some changes which are inevitable. Research has shown how ladies can use natural soy products to deal with these symptoms but it turned out that high intake of these foods have effects to their bodies. Just take a look at some of the side effects one is exposed to when they use soy products for hot flashes.

Isoflavones are chemical constituents found in soy beans helps reduce bone loss through a process known as Osteoporosis. This is made possible due to the presence of genestein in the isoflavones . Studies have shown that taking a mixture of soy milk 3 cups, roasted dry soybeans and 6 or 3 oz. Of tempeh or tofu can supply your body with enough isoflavones to aid in reducing bone loss.

This acid usually limits the body from absorbing minerals like calcium, zinc, iron and magnesium. This can worsen the situation especially to those people who have high levels of anxiety during this period due to low level of zinc deficiency. This can also lead to depression and uncontrolled anxiety levels.

Despite the fact that soy is high in lean protein it has protease and typsin inhibitors which make protein digestion difficult. This can in turn reduce the level of amino acids in our bodies. This is why a lot of people complain about digestion complications when they consume soy products. To get over this problem, soaking the soy beans prior to cooking can help reduce the effects.

Soy is known to increase estrogen levels in our bodies. Estrogen is a female hormone that helps contribute to secondary characteristics like breast growth. Consumption of the products in large quantities will increase the hormone and it may eventually lead to hormonal imbalance. This can reduce the fertility in women who experience these symptoms early and may be planning to have babies.

To ensure that these effects have been kept as minimal as possible one must consume the recommended soy products quantity daily for optimal estrogen supply. When estrogen levels go down, they contribute to increased anxiety levels and mood swings. This can adversely affect your job and the way you socialize with your colleagues at the work place. Sometimes it can even lead to poor interaction between you and your clients.

On the other hand using soy beans oil when cooking purposes can lead to weight gain. This is according to a research which was conducted on the product by Maryland Medical Center. Women who are overweight during their menopause are not advised to use soybean oil in their diet in order to avoid chronic inflammation which may lead to heart complications.

To obtain maximum results one should ensure that they concentrate more on the traditional soy foods like tamari, miso and tempeh among others. This is because they have enough isoflavones which will be naturally supplied to the body thus reducing some of these complications. In case one develops digestion complication or have effects when using soy products it is always recommended to stop its use and seek medical attention so that the doctor can examine you and recommend the best products which are safer.




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