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Soy Isoflavones
Soy isoflavones are naturally
occuring substances in soy that bear a strong
chemical resemblance to the female hormone estrogen.
Supplementing your diet with soy isflavones
helps to balance hormones which work to ease
menopausal symptoms.
Calcium
Calcium promotes healthy bones
and teeth. Calclium is constantly deposited
into multiplying bone cells. During and after
menopause, women are at risk for osteoporosis
because the body's ability to absorb calcium
tends to lessen. Supplementation of calcium
is needed heavily, and vitamin D aids in the
absorption.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D, otherwise known as
the sunshine vitamin, is significant in normal
body growth and development. In particularly,
vitamin D is used to absorb calcium and phosphorus
to create bone.
Kudzu Root Isoflavones
Kudzu extract has been added
because it aids in relieving of certain symptoms
such as diarrhea, headaches, and migraines.
It has also been used for to reduce the desire
for alcohol.
Red Clover Extract Isoflavones
Red Clover Extract is an isoflavone
that significant levels of phytoestrogens, used
to specifically relieve hot flashes.
Licorice Root Extract
Licorice root may helps prevent
and heal skin ailments associated with menopause.
During the menstrual cycle, licorice root may
help in the prevention of acne. Pregnant women
should be especially careful when taking this,
and talk to their medical professional first,
as it may interact with other pregnancy-related
medications.
Evening Primrose Powder
Evening primrose is an excellent
source of GLA (Gammalinolenic acid). Studies
have shown that GLA is effective in killing
cancer cells and is well-established as a topical
treatment for some types of cancer, such as
bladder cancer. Evening Primrose has also been
used for sore breasts, also known as mastalgia,
and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Vitamin E
Vitamin E works by keeping excessive
oxidation from occurring that could cause harmful
effects in the body. This powerful antioxidant
also works to protect against heart disease
and cancer, and also reduce free radicals, which
may damage cells. Vitamin E has also been known
to increase energy.
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is an essential vitamin
to the female body. It has many important roles
such as regulating normal blood clotting, promoting
normal growth and development, and is essential
for kidney functioning. Because women are at
risk for osteoporosis during and after menopause,
Estroleve contains vitamin K to aid in the absorption
of calcium.
Vitamin B6
Women
going through menopause need to be sure they
are getting enough natural energy-producing
vitamins. Vitamin B-6, otherwise known as
pyridoxine, performs as a coenzyme to carry
out metabolic processes that affect the body’s
use of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. It
helps to convert tryptophan to niacin, which
helps lower cholesterol, keeps normal homocysteine
levels, and works to reduce PMS symptoms.
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