Solubility: Soluble in
Ethanol, partly soluble in water. Pharmacology Action: The
soybean isoflavones may help relieve menopausal
symptoms (such as hot flashes, emotional
disturbances and compromised sexual activity) has
been confirmed by recent scientific studies.
Furthermore, soybean isoflavones significantly
decrease the rates of breast cancer, which is
thought to be relevant to their effects as
phytoestrogens. Studies also point out that high
consumption of soy isoflavones in the diet are
implicated in inhibiting the growth of prostate
cancer cells, those who eat a low-fat diet, but
rich in soy proteins, have a lower incidence of
prostate cancer.
1、Lower Cancer Risk In Men and Women
Soy Isoflavones are important new elements in the
prevention and potential treatment of cancer. Soy
isoflavones also have antioxidant properties, and
like other antioxidants, they can reduce the
long-term risk of cancer by preventing free radical
damage to DNA.
2、Use In Estrogen Replacement Therapy
The benefits of soy go beyond reducing long-term
cancer risk. Recent studies have found that soy (in
either isoflavones-rich protein or pure isoflavones
supplements), can reduce menopausal hot flashes and
increase bone density in women. Indeed, many
menopausal and postmenopausal health problems may
result from a lack of isoflavones in the typical
American diet.
Estrogens are essential for the female reproductive
system, but they are also important for the bones,
heart and possibly the brain. For women facing
menopause (and the loss of estrogen), replacing
estrogens is a major issue. Christine Conrad,
co-author with Marcus Laux, N.D. of Natural Woman,
Natural Menopause, relates that soy isoflavones and
other plant estrogens are effective hormone
replacements after a hysterectomy. Other
researchers have reported the isoflavones are also
estrogenic enough to promote bone formation.
3、Lower Cholesterol and Reduce Heart Disease
Risk
In addition to their estrogenic activity, soy
isoflavones promote healthy cholesterol levels
without lowering levels of the beneficial HDL
cholesterol. Also, soy isoflavones may maintain
normal vascular function.
