Solaray - PhytoEstrogen - 120 Vegetarian Capsules Solaray PhytoEstrogen dietary supplement is a highly advanced formula containing naturally-occurring plant compounds. Solaray PhytoEstrogen contains Non-GMO Soy, MexiYam, Black Cohosh, and Dong Quai. What are phytoestrogens? Phytoestrogens are a group of chemicals found in plants that can act like the hormone estrogen. Estrogen is a hormone necessary for childbearing and is involved with bone and heart health in women. However, higher exposure to estrogens over a lifetime is linked with increased breast cancer risk. (See BCERF Fact Sheet #10, What Factors Might Affect a Woman's Exposure to Estrogen). What foods contain phytoestrogens? More than 300 foods have been shown to contain phytoestrogens. Most food phytoestrogens are from one of three chemical classes, the isoflavonoids, the lignans or the coumestans.
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