New Study Tosses a Stone into Hormone Controversy
To take hormone replacements, or not?
That is the $64,000 question for millions of postmenopausal women.
by Dr. Leo Galland
Women with breast cancer are often treated with the drug tamoxifen, which blocks the effects of estrogen on breast cancer cells. Tamoxifen, however, only becomes effective after it is converted to an active metabolite in the liver.
by Dr. Leo Galland
Soy contains unique bioflavonoids with an isoflavone structure, like genistein and daidzen, which have estrogen-like effects in the human body.
Research done in the United States and Australia suggests potential benefits of soy isoflavones on healthy post-menopausal women. However, the benefits of soy on cognition have not materialized in some studies, with some research finding no benefit for cognitive function when soy isoflavones were given to women.
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