PsytoEstrogens

The next five articles have a few topics in common. Hormone replacement therapy which shows to decrease menopausal symptoms but increase risk of hormone dependent cancers. Using vitamins and other natural compounds to decrease risk of certain chronic degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. Phytoestrogens which are a natural form of estrogen with both anti-estrogen and estrogen effects which are beneficial for different body tissues. Maroulis GB,Alternatives to Estrogen Replacement Therapy, Annals …

…degree of protection against cardiovascular disease. Each of these studies show promising effects of phytoestrogens on menopause and some chronic degenerative diseases. Studies are completed on both humans and animal models. Yet there is still some data that would prove phytoestrogens are non-beneficial to the diet and may even promote certain diseases. More research is definitely needed to clear up the confusion. Phytoestrogens seem to be the new natural approach to medicine and preventative health.