In the context of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), isoflavones are used as supportive therapy for menopausal symptoms (climacteric symptoms).
Medicinal plants such as Turkish rhubarb or snakeweed contain isoflavones, among others. These plants are also used to treat hot flashes, sweating, irritability or sleep disorders. Isoflavones are also found in legumes, whole grain products and some fruits and vegetables. High concentrations are found in soybeans and the products derived from them – for example, tofu. Here the isoflavones are naturally bound to carbohydrates mainly as genistein and daidzein.
Isoflavones are also called “phytoestrogens” because they are similar in structure to the body’s own estrogens and have a harmonizing influence on the female body. It is known that Japanese women have a much more balanced hormonal situation than European women due to regular consumption of soy. Preferring traditionally prepared food, Japanese women consume 20 to 50 mg of isoflavones daily.
By the way, the Japanese language has no equivalent for the term “hot flashes”!
The use of isoflavones for menopausal symptoms may therefore be beneficial.
Only your doctor can decide whether hormone treatment is necessary for you. However, you can and should help decide whether you want to take hormones or not.
The above vital substance recommendations (micronutrients) were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific publications with high levels of evidence. For a therapy recommendation only clinical studies with the highest evidence grades (grade 1a/1b and 2a/2b) were used, which due to their high significance support the therapy recommendation. These data are updated at certain intervals.
