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A new data backed by studies (using mouse model) was presented at 2011 Annual women’s Congress Meeting which reveals that consumption of SE5-OH, a natural soy based compound of S-equol poses no potential threat of breast cancer. Earlier studies have already confirmed the contribution of controlled treatment with SE5-OH towards minimizing the severity of symptoms of menopause. What is S-equol? How it Works? S-equol with an IUPAC name as “7-hydroxy-3-(4′-hydroxyphenyl)-chroman” is a natural resultant product of metabolism that gets formed in our digestive tract after consumption of whole soybeans by converting an isoflavone named deaizein. The production of S-equol depends … Continue reading →

According earlier common belief, soy helps in easing menopausal symptoms. However latest study from researchers of Florida has shown quite a contrary result…According to this research soy supplements have no role in easing menopausal symptoms or even in preventing osteoporosis that has been a characteristic feature of early phases of menopause. Since the results of WHI (Women’s Health Initiative) study on hormone therapy reflected potential cancer and heart threats with progestin and estrogen replacement, use of soy supplements was considered a safer therapy to treat menopausal symptoms as it has not shown any such adverse side effects. However, the detailed … Continue reading →