"A plant-based diet rich in soy reduces moderate-to-severe hot flashes by 84%, from nearly five per day to fewer than one per day. During the 12-week study, nearly 60% of women became totally free of moderate-to-severe hot flashes. Overall they (including mild ones) decreased by 79%."
"The study used no hormone medications or extracts. Instead, the research team tested a combination of a low-fat plant-based diet plus 1/2 cup of ordinary soybeans added to a salad or soup each day. Researchers believe this is a game changer for women aged 45 and over."
"Estrogen-based medications were once routinely used to treat them but have been shown to increase the risk of breast cancer and other serious problems. Isoflavone extracts from soybeans work only modestly, leaving women and their doctors with few effective options."
A 12-week study published in Menopause demonstrates that a low-fat plant-based diet combined with half a cup of daily soybeans significantly reduces hot flashes in postmenopausal women. Participants experienced an 84% reduction in moderate-to-severe hot flashes, with nearly 60% becoming completely free of moderate-to-severe symptoms and an overall 79% decrease including mild flashes. This dietary intervention provides relief without hormone medications or extracts, offering an alternative to estrogen-based treatments that carry risks of breast cancer and other serious health complications. The findings suggest dietary changes are more effective for managing menopause symptoms than previously understood, providing relief for the approximately 80% of postmenopausal women who experience hot flashes.
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