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2. Phytoestrogen - Wikipedia

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   The similarities, at molecular level, of an estrogen and a phytoestrogen allow them to mildly mimic and sometimes act as an antagonist of estrogen. [2] Phytoestrogens were first observed in 1926, [ 2 ] [ 5 ] but it was unknown if they could have any effect in human or animal metabolism.

3. 9 types of food that provide comfort during hot flashes - AOL

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   Phytoestrogens are at very low levels in plants, so to get measurable hot-flash-reducing effects, you need to eat them regularly. Good sources of phytoestrogen include: Flaxseeds

4. This common ingredient in menopause supplements is dangerous ...

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   Isoflavones, phytoestrogens and "plant-based hormones" Phytoestrogens are plant compounds that mimic estrogen when broken down in the body. Isoflavones are a type of phytoestrogen that comes from ...

5. Xenohormone - Wikipedia

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   They may be either of natural origin, such as phytoestrogens, which are derived from plants, or of synthetic origin. These compounds can cause endocrine disruption by multiple mechanisms including acting directly on hormone receptors, affecting the levels of natural hormones in the body, and by altering the expression of hormone receptors.

6. Should You Get Your Estrogen Levels Tested? Here’s What ...

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   Exposure to estrogen-like chemicals (such as xenoestrogen) in pesticides, plastics/BPA, and certain cosmetics may contribute to higher estrogen levels since they disrupt the body’s natural ...

7. Xenoestrogen - Wikipedia

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   Xenoestrogens are a type of xenohormone that imitates estrogen.They can be either synthetic or natural chemical compounds.Synthetic xenoestrogens include some widely used industrial compounds, such as PCBs, BPA, and phthalates, which have estrogenic effects on a living organism even though they differ chemically from the estrogenic substances produced internally by the endocrine system of any ...

8. Menopausal belly fat is real. 5 things a dietitian did to ...

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   Studies show that a low-glycemic index diet may be beneficial for managing weight and blood-sugar levels associated with menopause. ... Isoflavones are phytoestrogens (acting like estrogen in ...

9. Coumestrol - Wikipedia

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   Coumestrol and other phytoestrogens have been shown to have an effect on sexual behavior in rats by antagonizing the action of estrogen within the brain; male rats that nursed from females with coumestrol in their diets were both less likely to mount a female rat and less likely to ejaculate, despite producing normal levels of testosterone ...